Audi Q5, SQ5: Structure

Affects Audi Q5, SQ5 · 2018–2020 — about 31K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, the cover trim for the rear wheel arches may become loose. This could cause the trim to detach while driving. Safety Risk: Trim that completely detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the four clips that secure the forward part of the rear wheel arch trims.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational