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Audi Q5 and SQ5 Brake Master Cylinder Defect

NHTSA campaign 19V277000 · Reported Apr 8, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V277000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 8, 2019
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Q5 and SQ5 SUVs, the casting used to make the brake master cylinder may be too short. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are separate and are not affected.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the repair.
3. The dealer will inspect the brake master cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V277000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2018 Audi Q5
2018 Audi SQ5
2019 Audi Q5
2019 Audi SQ5

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Audi Brake Recalls Cover Pedal Detachment and Reduced Braking · all 8 Audi recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.