Vehicle recall R/2020/260

Audi Q5 recall: The backrest adjustment mechanism gap may be faulty on individual front seats

DVSA recall R/2020/260 names the Audi Q5. It was launched 8 September 2020. It covers vehicles built 29 June 2020 to 6 July 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/260
Launched: 8 September 2020
Issued by: AUDI
Manufacturer reference: 72L1
Vehicles: 54 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that the gap on the adjusting mechanism for the backrest may be faulty on individual front seats.

The fix

On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to 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	29 June 2020 to 6 July 2020	54

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/138 Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator 30 June 2020, Audi A4, Audi A7, Audi Q5 and others
R/2020/115 There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances 27 March 2020, Audi Q5
R/2021/236 Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications 25 June 2021, Audi A6, Audi Q8, Audi A8 and others
R/2019/363 The collar of the wheel arch cover can become detached 23 October 2019, Audi Q5
R/2019/233 Latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail 22 July 2019, Audi Q5
R/2019/225 It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail. 10 July 2019, 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.

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