2020 Audi Q5 Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q5. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 23V842000Dec 13, 202393,196 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard
  Covers: Audi Q5 2020–2024, E-Tron 2019–2024, RS E-Tron GT 2022–2024 +4 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact…

  Possible consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on…

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• 22V034000Jan 26, 202231,058 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires
  Covers: Audi Q5 2020–2021, A5 2019–2021, S5 2019–2021 +20 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected…

  Possible consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

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• 21V947000Dec 8, 2021288,991 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body
  Covers: Audi Q5 2018–2021, SQ5 2018–2022, Q5 Sportback 2022

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 21V295000Apr 26, 202140,993 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
  Covers: Audi Q5 2020–2021, A5 2019–2021, S5 2019–2021 +16 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to…

  Possible consequence: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

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• 20V505000Aug 26, 20205,376 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Audi Q5 2020, Volkswagen Tiguan 2020, Jetta 2020 +3 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298…

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• 19V737000Oct 16, 2019174,278 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body
  Covers: Audi Q5 2018–2020, SQ5 2018–2019

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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