The vehicle dossier US · 2019
2019 Audi
Q5Problems & recalls
52 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 25 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 52 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
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These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 8 years with reports.
7,900 miles is the median among 11 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 2,000–22,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
5 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
STRUCTURE:BODYCampaign 21V947000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Manufacturer campaign: 90S9
Read campaign 21V947000 at NHTSASTRUCTURE:BODYCampaign 19V737000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 66K8
Read campaign 19V737000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 19V473000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
Manufacturer campaign: 90N1
Read campaign 19V473000 at NHTSAWHEELS:HUBCampaign 19V416000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
Manufacturer campaign: 66K6/66K7
Read campaign 19V416000 at NHTSASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERCampaign 19V277000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 47O9
Read campaign 19V277000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
1,030 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
TSB_2074436_3This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.NHTSA ID 11036917
This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036917 at NHTSATSB_2069331_8This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.NHTSA ID 11036910
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036910 at NHTSATSB_2074843_3This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.NHTSA ID 11036919
This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.
Components: WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036919 at NHTSATSB_2069904_3This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.NHTSA ID 11036911
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036911 at NHTSATSB_2069078_4This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).NHTSA ID 11036909
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036909 at NHTSATSB_2068999_4This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.NHTSA ID 11036908
This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036908 at NHTSATSB_2067132_4This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.NHTSA ID 11036906
This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036906 at NHTSATSB_2064681_6This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.NHTSA ID 11036905
This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036905 at NHTSATSB_2063546_5This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.NHTSA ID 11036903
This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036903 at NHTSATSB_2063528_5This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.NHTSA ID 11036902
This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036902 at NHTSATSB_2076945_2This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.NHTSA ID 11036922
This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036922 at NHTSASM 05-2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.NHTSA ID 11036899
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036899 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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