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2020 Audi Q5 / SQ5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q5 / SQ5. The most recent was reported on December 13, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q5, SQ5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q5 / SQ5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V842000December 13, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard
22V034000January 26, 2022Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
21V947000December 8, 2021Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
21V295000April 26, 2021Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
20V505000August 26, 2020Seats
19V737000October 16, 2019Structure › Body

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Structure (2) · Suspension (2) · Seats (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V842000Manufacturer no. 93U6/93U8

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard

Report received by NHTSA
December 13, 2023
Owner notification
March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
93,196 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V842000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V034000Manufacturer no. 42L5

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2022
Owner notification
March 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
31,058 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Tires

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Safety risk

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V034000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V947000Manufacturer no. 90S9

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
December 8, 2021
Owner notification
January 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
288,991 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Components: Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM; Structure › Body

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.

Safety risk

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V947000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V295000Manufacturer no. 42L1

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
April 26, 2021
Owner notification
June 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
40,993 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Safety risk

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V295000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V505000Manufacturer no. 72L1, 72K8, 72K9

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
August 26, 2020
Owner notification
September 11, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5, SQ5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Safety risk

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V505000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V737000Manufacturer no. 66K8

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
October 16, 2019
Owner notification
November 1, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
174,278 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Audi Q5 / SQ5
November 9, 2016 – October 16, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V737000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 14, 2023.