AUDI Q5 (2019) recall — Wheels
Volkswagen recalls 2018-2019 Audi Q5/SQ5 vehicles with loose wheel arch trim that may detach, causing crashes. Owners must contact VW for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles because the wheel arch trim can loosen and detach, becoming a road hazard that increases crash risk. This affects vehicles purchased between 2018 and 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223466-audi-q5-2019-wheel-trim-recall-risk-of-crash-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223466-audi-q5-2019-wheel-trim-recall-risk-of-crash-from · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V416000
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“Audi Q5 (2019) Wheel Trim Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Trim.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223466-audi-q5-2019-wheel-trim-recall-risk-of-crash-from. Based on NHTSA recall #19V416000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V416000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wheel arch trim can loosen and detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard that could increase the risk of a crash. This happens because the trim is not securely fastened with the necessary screws and nuts.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are most at risk if the trim detaches during driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Audi Q5 or SQ5. The recall applies to vehicles purchased between 2018 and 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free repair.
Get Trim Secured
Dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach, becoming a road hazard that increases crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2018-2019 Audi Q5 or SQ5.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Volkswagen at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Contact Volkswagen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V416000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 19V416000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V416000 (May 6, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.