Audi is recalling certain 2018-2020 Q5 models due to rear wheel arch trim that may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Owners must have clips replaced free by dealers.
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Audi is recalling certain 2018-2020 Q5 vehicles because the rear wheel arch trim can loosen and detach, becoming a road hazard that may increase crash risk. This affects vehicles with the specific trim clips that need replacement.
The rear wheel arch trim can loosen and detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard. This increases the risk of a crash if the detached trim strikes other vehicles or obstacles.
Owners of 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the trim detaches during driving.
Check if your 2018-2020 Audi Q5 has the rear wheel arch trim that may loosen and detach. The recall covers specific models with the trim clips that need replacement.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Dealers will replace the four clips securing the rear wheel arch trim at no cost.
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.
The rear wheel arch trim may loosen and detach, creating a road hazard that increases crash risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2018-2020 Audi Q5 with the rear wheel arch trim that may loosen and detach.
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free replacement of the four clips.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V737000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 19V737000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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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.
