Audi recalls 18,000 Q5 SUVs in Australia with safety fault
A fault electronic control failure could cause serious injury or death, according to the manufacturer.
Audi Australia has recalled 18,186 examples of its 2016-2021 Audi Q5 mid-size SUV, citing a safety fault regarding the mounting of an electronic control unit module.
The affected vehicles are stamped Model Years 2016 to 2021.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: "A failure of the central electronic control data network management unit will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders.
"Due to its installation position, if there is liquid or liquid droplets spilt on the rear seat bench the control unit for network management may become damaged and fail.
"A failure of the electronic control unit may have various effects on the vehicle functions. Restricted functions are indicated by warning messages in the instrument cluster."
| Date of recall notice | 17 March 2022 |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | Q5 |
| Year | 2016-2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,186 |
| VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected VIN numbers |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
Drive contacted a spokesperson for Audi Australia for further information on local occurrences of the failure. This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 18,186 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Audi dealership by clicking here.
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