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2019 Audi Q5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
52
Latest campaign
Dec 8, 2021

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system1Dec 8, 2021
21V947000
Structure1Oct 16, 2019
19V737000
Air bags1Jun 19, 2019
19V473000
Wheels1Jun 5, 2019
19V416000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Apr 8, 2019
19V277000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 8, 2021Latest campaign
Dec 8, 202121V947000

Electrical system: body control module/BCM

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Risk
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V947000 · Dec 8, 2021
Oct 16, 201919V737000

Structure: body

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V737000
What's 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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V737000 · Oct 16, 2019
Jun 19, 201919V473000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V473000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.
Risk
A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V473000 · Jun 19, 2019
Jun 5, 201919V416000

Wheels: hub

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V416000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Risk
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V416000 · Jun 5, 2019
Apr 8, 201919V277000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder

A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V277000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V277000 · Apr 8, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component52

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
52Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1223100
Engine917000
Service brakes713202
Steering713100
Power train612100
Forward collision avoidance510102
Unknown or other510000
Seat belts510204
Vehicle speed control510000
Structure48204
Exterior lighting48000
Air bags36000
Fuel/propulsion system36000
Seats24204
Visibility/wiper12000

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “Received a malfunction drive train alert on a 2019 Audi with approximately 66,000 miles at the time. Took it in to have it addressed and was advised it needed a new Turbo. The turbo has since been replaced.”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764630
  • Power train

    “The vehicle is experiencing an issue withe the All-Wheel Drive system where its function is affected by an issue Audi calls Shutter or Shudder.”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764639
  • Electrical system

    “Severe consequential safety defect involving total anti-lock braking system (ABS) failure stemming from a manufacturer recall defect and volatile CAN-bus network conditions during repair.”

    Filed 09/02/2026 · ODI 11761511

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2019 Audi Q5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q5 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q5. The most recent, 21V947000 (reported December 8, 2021), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Audi Q5?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Audi Q5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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