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NHTSA Recall 19V737000: Body (structure)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 174,278 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Audi Q5.

174,278
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (November 1)
NHTSA campaign19V737000
Manufacturer campaign66K8
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY
Report receivedOctober 16, 2019
Owner notificationNovember 1, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V737000

Make and modelModel years
Audi Q52018, 2019, 2020
Audi SQ52018, 2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.