AUDI 2017 AUDI Q5 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 AUDI Q5
Brand
AUDI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 AUDI Q5 vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) issues. Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026