Audi recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
What could happen
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q7 2019
- Audi Q8 2019
- Audi S5 2019
- Audi S5 Cabriolet 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V114000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 34
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 27, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- 40O4/40O6
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: Lane departure Mar 4, 2026
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Seat belts Nov 12, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi recall: Air bags Dec 20, 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.