NHTSA recall 19V-277 (19V277000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 8, 2019 - about 12,645 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V277000
- Also written as
- 19V-277
- Manufacturer number
- 47O9
- Reported
- April 8, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,645
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-277 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.