Q5

All recall notices.

1. Software update for battery control unit

   R/2025/463 · 24 Oct 2025

   24 Oct 2025

   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.

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   Built 22 Mar 2021 – 26 Jul 2024

   ~4,630 vehicles affected

2. Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN

   R/2025/387 · 8 Aug 2025

   8 Aug 2025

   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.

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   Built 31 Oct 2008 – 16 Dec 2011

   ~32 vehicles affected

3. Cylinder head cover bolts inspection

   R/2025/184 · 22 May 2025

   22 May 2025

   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.

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   Built 13 Sep 2020 – 3 Aug 2024

   ~11,320 vehicles affected

4. Servicing high-voltage battery

   R/2024/495 · 9 Dec 2024

   9 Dec 2024

   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.

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   Built 22 Mar 2021 – 3 Dec 2022

   ~1,585 vehicles affected

5. 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.

   R/2023/052 · 6 Feb 2023

   6 Feb 2023

   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.

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   Built 31 Oct 2008 – 15 Aug 2012

   ~55 vehicles affected

6. INNER AND OUTER SHEET METAL COMPONENTS OF REAR TAILGATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN JOINED SUFFICIENTLY

   R/2022/291 · 24 Aug 2022

   24 Aug 2022

   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.

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   Built 19 Oct 2021

   ~2 vehicles affected

7. ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   R/2022/169 · 10 Jun 2022

   10 Jun 2022

   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.

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   Built 23 Jan 2022 – 9 Feb 2022

   ~109 vehicles affected

8. 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 · 14 Feb 2022

   14 Feb 2022

   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.

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   Built 7 Nov 2019 – 20 Feb 2021

   ~5,327 vehicles affected

9. REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   R/2021/236 · 25 Jun 2021

   25 Jun 2021

   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.

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   Built 7 Nov 2019 – 18 Feb 2021

   ~10,089 vehicles affected

10. THE BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM GAP MAY BE FAULTY ON INDIVIDUAL FRONT SEATS

    R/2020/260 · 8 Sep 2020

    8 Sep 2020

    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.

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    Built 29 Jun 2020 – 6 Jul 2020

    ~54 vehicles affected

11. MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR

    R/2020/138 · 30 Jun 2020

    30 Jun 2020

    Defect

    It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

    Remedy

    The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 1 Jun 2017 – 31 Mar 2020

    ~34,982 vehicles affected

12. THERE MAY BE INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AS A RESULT OF PRODUCTION TOLERANCES

    R/2020/115 · 27 Mar 2020

    27 Mar 2020

    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

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    Built 1 Jan 2020 – 30 Jan 2020

    ~380 vehicles affected

13. THE COLLAR OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER CAN BECOME DETACHED

    R/2019/363 · 23 Oct 2019

    23 Oct 2019

    Defect

    The collar of the wheel arch cover could become detached

    Remedy

    Secure the wheel arch cover with 2 modified clips.

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    Built 2 Nov 2016 – 16 Oct 2019

    ~36,971 vehicles affected

14. LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL

    R/2019/233 · 22 Jul 2019

    22 Jul 2019

    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.

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    Built 2 Nov 2016 – 18 Dec 2018

    ~5,605 vehicles affected

15. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL.

    R/2019/225 · 10 Jul 2019

    10 Jul 2019

    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.

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    Built 3 Nov 2016 – 18 Dec 2018

    ~23,295 vehicles affected

16. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2019/126 · 16 Apr 2019

    16 Apr 2019

    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.

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    Built 9 Aug 2018 – 6 Nov 2018

    ~1,059 vehicles affected

17. BRAKE PISTON MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COATED CORRECTLY

    R/2018/149 · 1 Oct 2018

    1 Oct 2018

    Defect

    See recall notice

    Remedy

    Contact manufacturer

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    Built 14 Apr 2018 – 24 May 2018

    ~1 vehicles affected

18. REAR BRAKE PISTONS COATED INCORRECTLY

    R/2018/161 · 18 Jun 2018

    18 Jun 2018

    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.

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    Built 20 Mar 2018 – 19 Apr 2018

    ~606 vehicles affected

19. AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT

    R/2018/051 · 19 Feb 2018

    19 Feb 2018

    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.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 31 Jul 2015

    ~114,287 vehicles affected

20. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    R/2018/043 · 12 Feb 2018

    12 Feb 2018

    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.

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    Built 1 Jun 2017 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~60 vehicles affected

21. AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT

    R/2017/334 · 8 Jan 2018

    8 Jan 2018

    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.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 31 Jul 2015

    ~33,699 vehicles affected

22. CURTAIN AIRBAG CYLINDER MAY CORRODE LEADING TO POSSIBLE REAR PASSENGER INJURY

    R/2017/131 · 15 May 2017

    15 May 2017

    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.

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    Built 28 May 2010 – 28 Jul 2016

    ~14,157 vehicles affected

23. COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    R/2017/115 · 1 May 2017

    1 May 2017

    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.

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    Built 1 May 2011 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~2,844 vehicles affected

24. SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL

    R/2016/063 · 5 Apr 2016

    5 Apr 2016

    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.

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    Built 14 Jan 2015 – 16 Jan 2015

    ~180 vehicles affected

25. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2015/031 · 20 Apr 2015

    20 Apr 2015

    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.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 30 Apr 2012

    ~1,073 vehicles affected

26. REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    R/2014/098 · 1 Oct 2014

    1 Oct 2014

    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.

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    Built 1 Jan 2012 – 27 Aug 2014

    ~5,755 vehicles affected

27. SUNROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER

    R/2012/083 · 7 Aug 2012

    7 Aug 2012

    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.

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    Built 1 Jan 2012 – 20 Jul 2012

    ~718 vehicles affected

28. INTERIOR TRIM MAY BECOME DETACHED CAUSING INJURY

    R/2009/150 · 15 Feb 2010

    15 Feb 2010

    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.

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    Built 1 Dec 2008 – 31 May 2009

    ~2,268 vehicles affected