2018 AUDI Q5 RECALLS

Q5L II (FY) generation is a 5 doors suv produced by Audi from 2018 to 2020 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 130 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 5159 lbs with 1058 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

Q5 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
Q5 2.0 TDI (163 Hp) quattro S tronic
Q5 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) quattro
Q5 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) quattro S tronic
Q5 2.0 TFSI (252 Hp) quattro ultra S tronic
Q5 3.0 TDI (286 Hp) quattro tiptronic
Q5 2.0 TFSI (190 Hp) quattro ultra S tronic
Q5 2.0 TFSI (252 Hp) quattro S tronic

Features & Specs

5
seats

26-45 mpg city
37-59 mpg hwy

FWD, AWD
drivetrain

150-286
horsepower

Reported Problems

11 Total Safety Recalls Found

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total cars affected: 174278
NHTSA campaign: 19V737000
Date of the problem: 16/10/2019

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

WHEELS:HUB

Total cars affected: 126161
NHTSA campaign: 19V416000
Date of the problem: 05/06/2019

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Total cars affected: 12645
NHTSA campaign: 19V277000
Date of the problem: 08/04/2019

A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Total cars affected: 10225
NHTSA campaign: 18V369000
Date of the problem: 01/06/2018

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Total cars affected: 5947
NHTSA campaign: 16V955000
Date of the problem: 29/12/2016

In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Total cars affected: 288991
NHTSA campaign: 21V947000
Date of the problem: 08/12/2021

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/0993/18
Date of the problem: 20/07/2018

The individual pistons on the rear wheel brake may not work as required. This could lead to a delayed brake performance, increasing the risk of accidents.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/0835/19
Date of the problem: 31/05/2019

The master brake cylinder’s wall may not be thick enough and the cylinder may develop a leak or fail to work. This may cause a failure of the hydraulic braking system, potentially leading to an accident.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 1
Rapex alert: A12/1077/19
Date of the problem: 19/07/2019

The wheelhouse trims may not have been adequately attached to the vehicle. As a result, the wheelhouse trims could detach in motion, posing risk for the following traffic.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 1
Rapex alert: A12/1328/19
Date of the problem: 06/09/2019

During the production of the instrument panel, the welding of a joint may not have been executed in line with the specifications in the area where the passenger airbag is attached to the control panel. As a result, the airbag may be damaged during deployment, reducing its protective capacity and increasing the risk of an injury.