Safety Recall Code: 66K8 – Rear Wheel Arch Trim – 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 & 2018-2020 Q5

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles.

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October 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V737000

Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V737

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected  174,278

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 66K8.

Notes

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.

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