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Audi Q5 recalls

29 DVSA safety recalls name the Audi Q5, launched 2010 to 2026. Each covers a range of build dates, not every Q5. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls29
Latest launch2026
Earliest launch2010
Earliest and latest build dates named2008 to 2025
Is a specific Q5 affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All Audi Q5 recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Replacing seat belt with tensioner R/2026/1924 May 202616 Jul 2025 to 6 Nov 20252,119
Software update for battery control unit R/2025/46324 Oct 202522 Mar 2021 to 26 Jul 20244,630
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN R/2025/3878 Aug 202531 Oct 2008 to 16 Dec 201132
Cylinder head cover bolts inspection R/2025/18422 May 202513 Sep 2020 to 3 Aug 202411,320
Servicing high-voltage battery R/2024/4959 Dec 202422 Mar 2021 to 3 Dec 20221,585
Replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator R/2023/0526 Feb 20236 Oct 2008 to 18 Aug 201220,023
Inner and outer sheet metal components of rear tailgate may not have been joined sufficiently R/2022/29124 Aug 202219 Oct 20212
Engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications R/2022/16910 Jun 202223 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022109 per line
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain R/2022/03614 Feb 20227 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 20215,327 (whole recall)
Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications R/2021/23625 Jun 20217 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 202110,089 (whole recall)
The backrest adjustment mechanism gap may be faulty on individual front seats R/2020/2608 Sep 202029 Jun 2020 to 6 Jul 202054
Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator R/2020/13830 Jun 20201 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 202034,982 (whole recall)
There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances R/2020/11527 Mar 20201 Jan 2020 to 30 Jan 2020380
The collar of the wheel arch cover can become detached R/2019/36323 Oct 20192 Nov 2016 to 16 Oct 201936,971
Latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail R/2019/23322 Jul 20192 Nov 2016 to 18 Dec 20185,605
It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail. R/2019/22510 Jul 20193 Nov 2016 to 18 Dec 201823,295
The brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications R/2019/12616 Apr 20199 Aug 2018 to 6 Nov 20181,059
Brake piston may not have been coated correctly R/2018/1491 Oct 201814 Apr 2018 to 24 May 20181
Rear brake pistons coated incorrectly R/2018/16118 Jun 201820 Mar 2018 to 19 Apr 2018606
Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat R/2018/05119 Feb 20181 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015114,287 (whole recall)
Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended R/2018/04312 Feb 20181 Jun 2017 to 31 Jul 201760
Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat R/2017/3348 Jan 20181 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 201533,699 (whole recall)
Curtain airbag cylinder may corrode leading to possible rear passenger injury R/2017/13115 May 201728 May 2010 to 28 Jul 201614,157
Coolant pump may overheat R/2017/1151 May 20171 May 2011 to 31 Oct 20162,844 (whole recall)
Side airbag gas generator canister may fail R/2016/0635 Apr 201614 Jan 2015 to 16 Jan 2015180
Fuel may leak R/2015/03120 Apr 20151 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 20121,073 (whole recall)
Reduction in braking performance R/2014/0981 Oct 20141 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 20145,755 (whole recall)
Sunroof glass may shatter R/2012/0837 Aug 20121 Jan 2012 to 20 Jul 2012718
Interior trim may become detached causing injury R/2009/15015 Feb 20101 Dec 2008 to 31 May 20092,268

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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