NHTSA Campaign 19V737000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Oct 16, 2019 · 174,278 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI Q5 2018 174,278
AUDI Q5 2019 174,278
AUDI Q5 2020 174,278
AUDI SQ5 2018 174,278
AUDI SQ5 2019 174,278

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V737000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.