Audi Q5 Recall R/2019/363: The Collar Of The Wheel Arch Cover Can Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 36,971
- vehicles in the UK
- 66K8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 2 November 2016 and 16 October 2019. The collar of the wheel arch cover could become detached. The dealer will secure the wheel arch cover with 2 modified clips. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The collar of the wheel arch cover could become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE COLLAR OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER CAN BECOME DETACHED Defect: The collar of the wheel arch cover could become detached Remedy: Secure the wheel arch cover with 2 modified clips.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the collar of the wheel arch cover can become detached.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the wheel arch cover with 2 modified clips.
Are You Affected?
Q5 built between 2 November 2016 and 16 October 2019 may be included. Audi estimates 36,971 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 66K8 or the DVSA reference R/2019/363. 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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| Q5Cylinder head cover bolts inspection | Urgent | R/2025/184 | |
| A6, Q5Servicing high-voltage battery | Stop driving | R/2024/495 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2019/263 on 9 Aug 2019, for the camshaft adjuster belt pulley may break or the housing bolts may come loose. The one launched after it was R/2019/395 on 19 Nov 2019, for overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/363, launched 23 October 2019. 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.