19 recalls for 15 Audi models in 2019
In 2019, Audi announced 19 recalls involving 15 models through the EU Rapex system. The Audi A4, A3 and A6 were the most recalled models.
We’ve sorted all 2019 recalls according to the model into a table below.
Fuel leak onto the engine fuel rail was reported in March 2019 with the Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, S4, S5, and Q7 models manufactured between September 2013 to April 2018. The master brake cylinder’s wall may not be thick enough and the entire hydraulic brake system could fail wit the Audi Q5 produced between 7/2018 – 3/2019. With the same model produced between 7/2015 – 12/2018, the wheelhouse trims may not have been adequately attached to the vehicle and could detach in motion.
In November and December 2018 produced Audi A8, Q7, and Q8 may have not strong enough an unspecified component of the wheel suspension which could break. With several models, there was a problem with the head restraints fitting, while with several others an issue with the towbar.
Due to a faulty seal, moisture could reach the high voltage battery through the cabling of the Audi e-tron‘s charging socket. Consequently, the high-voltage system could short-circuit increasing the risk of fire.
We’ve written about some problems in more detail in separate articles.
Audi recalls in 2019 by model
Audi A3
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| I. |
The fitting for the headrest may have been incorrectly welded to the backrest. |
22/2018 – 31/2018 |
link |
| III. |
The locking pin for securing the head restraints may be missing from the central rear seat. |
4/2018 – 6/2018 |
link |
| X. |
The headrest fitting on the rear seats may be defective. |
2/2019 – 3/2019 |
link |
| X. |
The camshaft drive belt may not be resistant enough. |
12/2013 – 9/2014 |
link |
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All Audi A3´s Recalls |
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Audi A4
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| II. |
The screw fitting the passenger airbag module to the instrument panel. |
1/2017 – 7/2018 |
link |
| III. |
Fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. |
9/2013 – 4/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
The locking mechanism in the articulated trailer hitch. |
2/2018 – 10/2018 |
link |
| VII. |
A component of the wheel suspension may not be sufficiently strong and could break. |
2/2019 – 3/2019 |
link |
| X. |
A damaged transistor may have been installed in the airbag control unit. |
5/2019 – 6/2019 |
link |
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All Audi A4´s Recalls |
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Audi S4
Audi A5
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| II. |
The screw fitting the passenger airbag module to the instrument panel. |
1/2017 – 7/2018 |
link |
| III. |
Fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. |
9/2013 – 4/2018 |
link |
| X. |
A damaged transistor may have been installed in the airbag control unit. |
5/2019 – 6/2019 |
link |
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All Audi A5´s Recalls |
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Audi S5
Audi A6
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| II. |
The electrical connector for the auxiliary heating element may not have been fully secured. |
7/2014 – 10/2014 |
link |
| III. |
The bonding of the components of the sunroof. |
7/2014 – 10/2014 |
link |
| III. |
Fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. |
9/2013 – 4/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
The locking mechanism in the articulated trailer hitch may be defective. |
2/2018 – 10/2018 |
link |
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All Audi A6´s Recalls |
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Audi A7
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| II. |
The electrical connector for the auxiliary heating element may not have been fully secured. |
7/2014 – 10/2014 |
link |
| III. |
Fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. |
9/2013 – 4/2018 |
link |
| VI. |
The locking mechanism in the articulated trailer hitch may be defective. |
2/2018 – 10/2018 |
link |
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All Audi A7´s Recalls |
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Audi A8
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| III. |
Fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. |
9/2013 – 4/2018 |
link |
| IV. |
A component of the wheel suspension may not be strong enough and could break |
11/2018 – 12/2018 |
link |
| VII. |
The rivets which fix the seat tracks have an unsuitable head diameter. |
9/2018 – 3/2019 |
link |
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All Audi A8´s Recalls |
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Audi S8
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VII. |
The rivets which fix the seat tracks have an unsuitable head diameter. |
9/2018 – 3/2019 |
link |
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All Audi S8´s Recalls |
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Audi Q2
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| I. |
The fitting for the headrest may have been incorrectly welded to the backrest. |
22/2018 – 31/2018 |
link |
| X. |
The headrest fitting on the rear seats may be defective. |
2/2019 – 3/2019 |
link |
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All Audi Q2´s Recalls |
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Audi Q3
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| VIII. |
The function control device of the Body Control Module (BCM) may be incorrectly configured. |
2014 – 2018 |
link |
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All Audi Q3´s Recalls |
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Audi Q5
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| I. |
The master brake cylinder’s wall may not be thick enough. |
7/2018 – 3/2019 |
link |
| VII. |
The wheelhouse trims may not have been adequately attached to the vehicle. |
7/2015 – 12/2018 |
link |
| IX. |
Airbag se může během nafouknutí poškodit. |
11/2018 |
link |
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All Audi Q5´s Recalls |
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Audi Q7
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| III. |
Fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. |
9/2013 – 4/2018 |
link |
| IV. |
A component of the wheel suspension may not be strong enough and could break. |
11/2018 – 12/2018 |
link |
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All Audi Q7´s Recalls |
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Audi Q8
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| IV. |
A component of the wheel suspension may not be strong enough and could break. |
11/2018 – 12/2018 |
link |
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All Audi Q8´s Recalls |
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Audi e-tron
| Month |
Issue |
Production |
Source |
| IX. |
Moisture could reach the high voltage battery through the cabling of the charger. |
12/2018 – 3/2019 |
link |
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All Audi e-tron´s Recalls |
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This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest
Audi dealer for more informations.
