NHTSA recall campaign
19V277000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2019-04-08Affected12,645 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →