Audi Q5 (2019) recall: Short brake casting risks sudden brake failure
Audi is recalling certain 2018-2019 Q5 models due to a short brake master cylinder casting that may cause sudden brake failure. Owners can get free repairs at dealerships.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2018-2019 Q5 vehicles with a potential short brake master cylinder casting that could cause sudden brake failure. This recall is important because it may lead to crashes if the brakes fail unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223469-audi-q5-2019-recall-short-brake-casting-risks-sudden-brake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223469-audi-q5-2019-recall-short-brake-casting-risks-sudden-brake · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V277000
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“Audi Q5 (2019) recall: Short brake casting risks sudden brake failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223469-audi-q5-2019-recall-short-brake-casting-risks-sudden-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #19V277000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V277000).
Why it’s dangerous
A short brake master cylinder casting can cause sudden loss of braking power. This means the vehicle may not stop properly, increasing crash risk. The electronic parking brake and emergency brake functions remain unaffected.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Audi Q5 or SQ5. The recall started May 3, 2019, and applies to vehicles with a short brake master cylinder casting.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a brake inspection at an authorized dealer.
Get Free Brake Repair
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake master cylinder if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #19V277000 (August 4, 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.
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