Audi Q5 Recall R/2012/083: Sunroof Glass May Shatter, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Aug 2012
- Launched
- 718
- vehicles in the UK
- 60B2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 1 January 2012 and 20 July 2012. The glass sunroof may suddenly break at temperature's below -20 degrees C. This normally happens when the vehicle is parked. The dealer will replace the glass sun roof. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The glass sunroof may suddenly break at temperature's below -20 degrees C. This normally happens when the vehicle is parked. When it breaks the single pane safety glass disintegrates into small pieces. A slight risk of injury to the occupants cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUNROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER Defect: The glass sunroof may suddenly break at temperature's below -20 degrees C. This normally happens when the vehicle is parked. When it breaks the single pane safety glass disintegrates into small pieces. A slight risk of injury to the occupants cannot be ruled out. Remedy: The glass sun roof will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: sunroof glass may shatter.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the glass sun roof.
Are You Affected?
Q5 built between 1 January 2012 and 20 July 2012 may be included. Audi estimates 718 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 60B2 or the DVSA reference R/2012/083. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2011/170 on 15 Dec 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2013/112 on 7 Oct 2013, for fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/083, launched 7 August 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.