Audi Q5 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 29 safety recalls naming the Audi Q5, launched from 2010 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi Q5 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 29
- 2010 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 4 May 2026
- R/2026/192
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi Q5 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Replacing seat belt with tensioner
R/2026/192, launched 4 May 2026, 2,119 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the belt tensioning function on the front seats does not comply with technical requirements. Although the seat belt is tightened in the event of an accident which requires this it cannot be held tight reliably which reduces the protective effect. For this reason one or both front seat belts – as required – will be replaced on affected Q5 vehicles.
Remedy: Recall campaign 69GT must be performed on affected vehicles and the affected seat belts must be replaced as described in the Workshop Manual.
Software update for battery control unit
R/2025/463, launched 24 October 2025. Also covers the A6, A7
Defect: On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
R/2025/387, launched 8 August 2025. Also covers the A3, A4, A5, A6, TT
Defect: Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Cylinder head cover bolts inspection
R/2025/184, launched 22 May 2025, 11,320 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products. As part of this we have discovered that individual bolts in the cylinder head cover area on your vehicle may become loose as a result of a manufacturing issue. Depending on the extent to which the bolts become loose engine oil may leak and drip onto hot surfaces which poses a fire risk. If you notice smoke in the engine compartment park the vehicle safely and without delay.
Remedy: To ensure the bolts are secured correctly a check must be performed.
Servicing high-voltage battery
R/2024/495, launched 9 December 2024. Also covers the A6
Defect: On affected vehicles battery modules may become defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. This may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage. To minimise this risk do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” (refer to Owner’s Manual) until further notice.
Remedy: Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.
Replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator
R/2023/052, launched 6 February 2023. Also covers the A5
Defect: If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Remedy: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
INNER AND OUTER SHEET METAL COMPONENTS OF REAR TAILGATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN JOINED SUFFICIENTLY
R/2022/291, launched 24 August 2022, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The inner and outer sheet metal components of the rear lid may not have been joined together sufficiently well in the manufacturing process.
Remedy: Replace the rear lid of the affected vehicles.
ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2022/169, launched 10 June 2022, 109 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6, A7
Defect: On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.
Remedy: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN THE TOE AND/OR CAMBER VALUES ON THE REAR AXLE MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INCORRECTLY BE CHANGED WITHOUT THIS BEING NOTICED
R/2022/036, launched 14 February 2022, 5,327 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A8, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Remedy: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/236, launched 25 June 2021, 10,089 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A8, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
THE BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM GAP MAY BE FAULTY ON INDIVIDUAL FRONT SEATS
R/2020/260, launched 8 September 2020, 54 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the gap on the adjusting mechanism for the backrest may be faulty on individual front seats.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.
MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
R/2020/138, launched 30 June 2020, 34,982 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A7
Defect: It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THERE MAY BE INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AS A RESULT OF PRODUCTION TOLERANCES
R/2020/115, launched 27 March 2020, 380 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances
Remedy: The brake calliper housing (with actuator motor) must be replaced on the vehicles affected
THE COLLAR OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER CAN BECOME DETACHED
R/2019/363, launched 23 October 2019, 36,971 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The collar of the wheel arch cover could become detached
Remedy: Secure the wheel arch cover with 2 modified clips.
LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL
R/2019/233, launched 22 July 2019, 5,605 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail.
Remedy: The wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles must be fixed in place.
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL.
R/2019/225, launched 10 July 2019, 23,295 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail.
Remedy: The wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles must be fixed in place with an additional bolt.
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS
R/2019/126, launched 16 April 2019, 1,059 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications.
Remedy: The brake master cylinder on the affected vehicles must be checked and replaced if necessary.
BRAKE PISTON MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COATED CORRECTLY
R/2018/149, launched 1 October 2018, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Not given
Remedy: Not given
REAR BRAKE PISTONS COATED INCORRECTLY
R/2018/161, launched 18 June 2018, 606 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear brake pistons may have been coated incorrectly potentially causing the brake pedal travel to increase under braking and the effectiveness of the rear brakes to be reduced. Gas bubbles may form in the hydraulic system on the rear brake circuit under certain conditions as a function of temperature and time. In the event of a fault only the rear brake circuit will be affected. As a result the vehicle may take significantly longer to stop.
Remedy: The rear brake hydraulic system (rear left and rear right brake calipers) must be bled on the affected vehicles.
AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT
R/2018/051, launched 19 February 2018, 114,287 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5
Defect: The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2018/043, launched 12 February 2018, 60 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The weld joint that joins the central tube for the dash panel to the chute may be defective. The result could be damage to the passenger airbag potentially reducing the airbag’s protective capabilities.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dashboard with a quality assured unit.
AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT
R/2017/334, launched 8 January 2018, 33,699 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5
Defect: The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
CURTAIN AIRBAG CYLINDER MAY CORRODE LEADING TO POSSIBLE REAR PASSENGER INJURY
R/2017/131, launched 15 May 2017, 14,157 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: If the water drain in the area of the panoramic sunroof is not functioning properly water can seep into the vehicle’s headliner. If sufficient water accumulates the foam adjacent to the pressure cylinder of the curtain airbag can become wet and cause the pressure cylinder to corrode. The corrosion can weaken the cylinder causing sudden pressure release possibly with fragments.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for water seepage and the drainage is correct from the panoramic sunroof area. Check the pressure cylinders for corrosion treat with anti-corrosion wax or replace as necessary. Remove foam which is next to the pressure cylinder.
COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT
R/2017/115, launched 1 May 2017, 2,844 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6
Defect: Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
R/2016/063, launched 5 April 2016, 180 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/031, launched 20 April 2015, 1,073 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q7
Defect: Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2014/098, launched 1 October 2014, 5,755 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A7, Q7
Defect: On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
SUNROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER
R/2012/083, launched 7 August 2012, 718 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The glass sunroof may suddenly break at temperature's below -20 degrees C. This normally happens when the vehicle is parked. When it breaks the single pane safety glass disintegrates into small pieces. A slight risk of injury to the occupants cannot be ruled out.
Remedy: The glass sun roof will be replaced.
INTERIOR TRIM MAY BECOME DETACHED CAUSING INJURY
R/2009/150, launched 15 February 2010, 2,268 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible in the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed for the A pillar trim to loosen. It is then possible for the trim to move into the passenger compartment which would increase the risk of injury to the front passengers.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the centre retaining clip on each of the A pillar trims.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi Q5, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.