NHTSA Campaign 19V277000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Apr 8, 2019 · 12,645 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2018 | 12,645 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2019 | 12,645 |
| AUDI | SQ5 | 2018 | 12,645 |
| AUDI | SQ5 | 2019 | 12,645 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V277000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.