UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Audi Q5 for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Recall campaigns for the Audi Q5 can span multiple model years, and because used Audi vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Audi dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Fuel-system component recall affecting selected diesel models, addressing a possible fuel leak in the engine bay.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering a broad set of older Audi model years across the UK.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Audi Q5. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Q5 | Replacing seat belt with tensioner |
| Oct 2025 | Q5 | Software update for battery control unit |
| Aug 2025 | Q5 | Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN |
| May 2025 | Q5 | Cylinder head cover bolts inspection |
| Dec 2024 | Q5 | Servicing high-voltage battery |
| Feb 2023 | Q5 | If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period. |
| Aug 2022 | Q5 | INNER AND OUTER SHEET METAL COMPONENTS OF REAR TAILGATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN JOINED SUFFICIENTLY |
| Jun 2022 | Q5 | ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS |
| Feb 2022 | Q5 | FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN THE TOE AND/OR CAMBER VALUES ON THE REAR AXLE MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INCORRECTLY BE CHANGED WITHOUT THIS BEING NOTICED |
| Jun 2021 | Q5 | REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS |
| Sept 2020 | Q5 | THE BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM GAP MAY BE FAULTY ON INDIVIDUAL FRONT SEATS |
| Jun 2020 | Q5 | MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR |
| Mar 2020 | Q5 | THERE MAY BE INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AS A RESULT OF PRODUCTION TOLERANCES |
| Oct 2019 | Q5 | THE COLLAR OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER CAN BECOME DETACHED |
| Jul 2019 | Q5 | LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL |
| Jul 2019 | Q5 | IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL. |
| Apr 2019 | Q5 | THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS |
| Jun 2018 | Q5 | REAR BRAKE PISTONS COATED INCORRECTLY |
| Feb 2018 | Q5 | AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT |
| Feb 2018 | Q5 | PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED |
Every Audi check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Audi Q5
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Audi Q5
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Audi Q5 vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Audi.
Audi maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.