Audi Q5 and SQ5 wheel arch trim can detach
medium How serious is it? About this label
This is a low-level safety concern that mainly puts other drivers at risk if the trim lands on the road, and the notice does not restrict driving your Audi in the meantime.
What's wrong, in plain English
The plastic trim that covers the wheel arch — the curved edge of the body above each wheel — may work loose and fall off while you drive. A piece coming off on the road can become an obstacle for the cars behind you. Dealers will fasten the trim down with an extra screw and nut at no cost. The repair started July 26, 2019, and Volkswagen calls it 66K6.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if recall 66K6 applies to your vehicle.
2. Schedule a visit with an Audi dealer to have the wheel arch trim secured — the work is free.
3. For help finding a dealer or checking status, call Volkswagen customer care at 1-800-253-2834.
2. Schedule a visit with an Audi dealer to have the wheel arch trim secured — the work is free.
3. For help finding a dealer or checking status, call Volkswagen customer care at 1-800-253-2834.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
Official notice
- Component
- WHEELS:HUB
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
- Safety risk
- The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.