CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
- Risk
- Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Due to a manufacturing defect inside the gearbox, the vehicle may not stay in Park even when the Park position is selected. If the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away unexpectedly.
A rollaway increases the risk of a crash, so owners should apply the parking brake whenever parking and check that their vehicle is not affected by this recall. Audi will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the gearbox at no cost to you.
If you own a 2017 Audi Q5, contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q5 | 2017 |
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