Audi Hub Recall 19V416000 (126K Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 19V416000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
2018 Audi Q5	6	C
2019 Audi Q5	5	B
2018 Audi SQ5	5	C
2019 Audi SQ5	5	C

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Questions

Is the 19V416000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Volkswagen Group of America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 19V416000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 19V416000 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America reported it to NHTSA on June 5, 2019. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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