Audi Q5 recall: Rear brake pistons coated incorrectly
- What's wrong
- The rear brake pistons may have been coated incorrectly potentially causing the brake pedal travel to increase under braking and the effectiveness of the rear brakes to be reduced. Gas bubbles may form in the hydraulic system on the rear brake circuit under certain conditions…
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. The rear brake hydraulic system (rear left and rear right brake calipers) must be bled on the affected vehicles.
What’s wrong
The rear brake pistons may have been coated incorrectly potentially causing the brake pedal travel to increase under braking and the effectiveness of the rear brakes to be reduced. Gas bubbles may form in the hydraulic system on the rear brake circuit under certain conditions as a function of temperature and time. In the event of a fault only the rear brake circuit will be affected. As a result the vehicle may take significantly longer to stop.
The fix
The rear brake hydraulic system (rear left and rear right brake calipers) must be bled on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 20 Mar 2018 | 19 Apr 2018 | 606 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 18 June 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.