Audi Q5 Recall R/2020/115: There May Be Increased Pedal Travel As A Result Of Production Tolerances, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 380
- vehicles in the UK
- 47Q1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 1 January 2020 and 30 January 2020. There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances. The dealer will replace the brake calliper housing (with actuator motor) on the vehicles affected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE MAY BE INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AS A RESULT OF PRODUCTION TOLERANCES Defect: There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances Remedy: The brake calliper housing (with actuator motor) must be replaced on the vehicles affected
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake calliper housing (with actuator motor) on the vehicles affected.
Are You Affected?
Q5 built between 1 January 2020 and 30 January 2020 may be included. Audi estimates 380 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 47Q1 or the DVSA reference R/2020/115. 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 | |
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2020/087 on 25 Mar 2020, for in the event of an accident the fuel tank could be damaged and leak. The one launched after it was R/2020/124 on 28 Apr 2020, for the function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/115, launched 27 March 2020. 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.