Audi Q2 recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Audi Q2 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. C-pillar side blade may detach

    Reported August 11, 2026Model years 2016EU Safety Gate SR/02686/26

    The side blade on the C-pillar may partly detach and come off while driving, endangering following traffic. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The side blade located on the C-pillar may partially detach from the bodywork. As a result, this panel could come off while the vehicle is in motion and endanger following traffic, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  2. Fuse carrier power connector may be incorrectly fitted

    Reported August 22, 2023Model years 2020–2023DVSA recall R/2023/254208,324 vehicles affected

    The electrical connector supplying the interior fuse carrier may not be installed correctly. The connection will be checked and secured if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
    Remedy
    Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.

  3. Rear head restraint mounting may be incorrectly welded

    Reported July 22, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/2341 vehicle affected

    The rear seat head restraint mounting may not be correctly welded to the outer backrest frame. The rear seat backrest will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEAD RESTRAINT MOUNTING MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY WELDED TO REAR SEAT OUTER BACKREST FRAME
    Defect
    The mounting for the head restraint may not be correctly welded to the outer backrest frame for the rear seat.
    Remedy
    The backrest on the rear seat bench must be checked and if necessary replaced.

  4. Rear head restraint mounting may be incorrectly welded

    Reported November 30, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/338294 vehicles affected

    The rear seat head restraint mounting may not be correctly welded to the backrest frame. The frame will be checked and replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE MOUNTING FOR THE HEAD RESTRAINT IS NOT CORRECTLY WELDED TO THE OUTER BACKREST FRAME FOR THE REAR SEAT
    Defect
    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
    Remedy
    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

  5. Parking brake may release while the clutch is released

    Reported October 25, 2018Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2018/2953,650 vehicles affected

    The electro-mechanical parking brake may release inappropriately while the clutch pedal is being released. The brake control software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE MAY BE RELEASED WHILE THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS BEING RELEASED
    Defect
    The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
    Remedy
    The software for the brake control will be updated.

  6. Rear wheel bearing housings may fracture

    Reported November 17, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/31160 vehicles affected

    Incorrect hardening of the rear wheel bearing housings may cause them to fracture, leading to abnormal noise, poor tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss. Both rear housings will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR HUB CARRIERS NOT MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT STANDARD
    Defect
    The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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