Audi recall: Power train
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
What could happen
Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q5 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V297000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 15, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 11, 2016 to Oct 11, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
- Maker's own recall number
- 37K6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi recall: Seat belts Apr 24, 2026
- Audi recall: Engine May 7, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Feb 12, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Nov 27, 2024
- Audi recall: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.