Vehicle recall R/2019/126

Audi Q5 recall: The brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications

DVSA recall R/2019/126 names the Audi Q5. It was launched 16 April 2019. It covers vehicles built 9 August 2018 to 6 November 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/126
Launched: 16 April 2019
Issued by: AUDI
Manufacturer reference: 47O9
Vehicles: 1,059 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that the brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications.

The fix

The brake master cylinder on the affected vehicles must be checked and replaced if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Audi Q5	9 August 2018 to 6 November 2018	1,059

Is a specific car 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.

Other recalls for these models

R/2019/225 It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail. 10 July 2019, Audi Q5
R/2019/233 Latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail 22 July 2019, Audi Q5
R/2019/363 The collar of the wheel arch cover can become detached 23 October 2019, Audi Q5
R/2018/149 Brake piston may not have been coated correctly 1 October 2018, Audi Q5
R/2018/161 Rear brake pistons coated incorrectly 18 June 2018, Audi Q5
R/2020/115 There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances 27 March 2020, Audi Q5

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Source

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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