Recall 18V-369
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2018 Audi Q5 and 8 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-369
- Reported
- June 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 10,225 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
The risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed] and Audi customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Audi Q5 2018
- Audi SQ5 2018
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018
- Volkswagen Beetle 2018
- Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2018
- Volkswagen GTI 2018
- Volkswagen Golf 2018
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2018
- Volkswagen Passat 2018