Audi recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q5 2018–2019
- Audi Sq5 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V277000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 8, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 3, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,645
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 18, 2018 to Nov 7, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
- Maker's own recall number
- 47O9
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.