Audi Q5, SQ5 (2018-2020): Structure
Recall 19V737000 · Oct 16, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
174,278
vehicles affected
174,278
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V737000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2019
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 174,278
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2018-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V737000?
2 models: Audi Q5 (2018-2020), Audi SQ5 (2018-2019), about 174,278 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V737000?
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.
What can happen?
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.