AUDI 2018 AUDI Q5 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 AUDI Q5
Brand
AUDI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 AUDI Q5 vehicles due to structure:body issues. The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
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