Audi recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q5 2018–2020
- Audi Sq5 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V737000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 16, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 1, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 174,278
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 9, 2016 to Oct 16, 2019
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 66K8
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.