2017-19 Audi Q5 recalled

The German marque reports: "Wheel arch covers may be incorrectly fastened on some vehicles and may loosen over time".

"If the wheel arch covers loosen, they may detach from the vehicle and pose an accident risk to road users," the company adds.

There's 2070 vehicles affected by this recall – a VIN list is accessible here.

Owners of the recalled Q5 models will be contacted directly by Audi Australia, and advised to arrange an appointment with their preferred dealer to have their vehicle inspected and repaired.

For more information, contact 1800 50 AUDI (2834). You can also view the original recall notice here.