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2018 AUDI Q5 Recalled by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Date: August 4, 2019
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2018 AUDI Q5. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 243 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report