Structure: bodyRecall 19V-737 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 19V-737 covers 174,278 Audi vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V737000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 193 vehicles were listed as unreachable.