2018-2019 Audi Q5 and Audi SQ5 recall: master cylinder
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 8, 2019. It covers about 12,645 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,645
- reported
- Apr 8, 2019
- owners notified
- May 3, 2019
- related complaints
- 37
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
- Risk
- A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
- Remedy
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
Recall number 19V277000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 19V277000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and Audi SQ5 master cylinder?
Yes. Recall 19V277000, reported on April 8, 2019, covers about 12,645 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V277000?
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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