Recall 18V-369: 2018 Audi Q5, 2018 Audi SQ5 and 7 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jun 1, 2018, covering about 10,225 vehicles.
The problem
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 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V369000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | 2018 | All years |
| Audi SQ5 | 2018 | All years |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 | All years |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2018 | All years |
| Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2018 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2018 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2018 | All years |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2018 | All years |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2018 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V-369?
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.
How is recall 18V-369 fixed?
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 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.