Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Q5 | 46 | 1 |
| 2024 Q5 | 20 | 4 |
| 2023 Q5 | 44 | 5 |
| 2022 Q5 | 22 | 4 |
| 2021 Q5 | 74 | 8 |
| 2020 Q5 | 25 | 6 |
| 2019 Q5 | 52 | 5 |
| 2018 Q5 | 208 | 6 |
| 2017 Q5 | 42 | 5 |
| 2016 Q5 | 78 | 5 |
| 2015 Q5 | 100 | 6 |
| 2014 Q5 | 105 | 5 |
| 2013 Q5 | 89 | 5 |
| 2012 Q5 | 168 | 6 |
| 2011 Q5 | 143 | 5 |
| 2010 Q5 | 100 | 4 |
| 2009 Q5 | 31 | 6 |
| 2008 Q5 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine328
- Air bags258
- Electrical system220
- Unknown or other150
- Fuel/propulsion system138
- Steering97
- Forward collision avoidance91
- Power train88
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 145 Q5 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 47 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 | 20 | 6 |
| 2015 | 10 | 6 |
| 2014 | 16 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 15 model-year variants; 6 of 10 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 AUDI Q5 SUV ICE AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 AUDI Q5 SUV N/A AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Audi Q5 SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★★ | 16.3 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.1 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi Q5 HEV SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.1 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi Q5 HEV SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.1 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Audi Q5 HEV SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.1 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Audi Q5 HEV SUV AWD | — | 15.1 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | 15.1 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi Q5 SUV AWD | — | 15.1 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 17 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.0–11.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Q5 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.1 | 9.7 |
| 2025 | Q5 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.1 | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| 2024 | Q5 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.1 | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| 2023 | Q5 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.2 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| 2022 | Q5 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| 2021 | Q5 45 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.1 | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| 2020 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 8.4 | 9.7 |
| 2019 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| 2018 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.4 | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| 2017 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 8.6 | 10.5 |
| 2016 | Q5 quattro TDI (modified) · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Diesel | 10.2 | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| 2015 | Q5 TDI (modified) · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Diesel | 10.2 | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| 2014 | Q5 TDI (modified) · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Diesel | 10.2 | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| 2013 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.9 | 8.6 | 10.4 |
| 2012 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| 2011 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| 2010 | Q5 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 10.6 | 11.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
5,056 Q5 cars are on the New Zealand register; 32% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 297 | 297 | 0 |
| 2025 | 235 | 235 | 0 |
| 2024 | 133 | 131 | 2 |
| 2023 | 210 | 207 | 2 |
| 2022 | 260 | 251 | 9 |
| 2021 | 315 | 299 | 15 |
| 2020 | 229 | 193 | 35 |
| 2019 | 309 | 228 | 80 |
| 2018 | 431 | 323 | 103 |
| 2017 | 331 | 229 | 99 |
| 2016 | 193 | 116 | 76 |
| 2015 | 218 | 100 | 115 |
| 2014 | 281 | 116 | 162 |
| 2013 | 332 | 131 | 195 |
| 2012 | 300 | 139 | 154 |
| 2011 | 277 | 122 | 149 |
| 2010 | 378 | 161 | 212 |
| 2009 | 327 | 134 | 185 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
22,844 Q5 cars are on Dutch roads; 65% arrived later as imports, and 5,912 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,456 | €84,089 |
| 2025 | 984 | €82,356 |
| 2024 | 474 | €83,318 |
| 2023 | 1,111 | €84,112 |
| 2022 | 1,033 | €84,039 |
| 2021 | 2,059 | €79,574 |
| 2020 | 3,449 | €81,014 |
| 2019 | 849 | €83,930 |
| 2018 | 1,259 | €84,861 |
| 2017 | 1,654 | €83,149 |
| 2016 | 656 | €72,327 |
| 2015 | 766 | €71,190 |
| 2014 | 731 | €71,013 |
| 2013 | 995 | €72,683 |
| 2012 | 866 | €71,470 |
| 2011 | 1,102 | €69,387 |
| 2010 | 1,371 | €68,854 |
| 2009 | 1,827 | €69,269 |
| 2008 | 202 | €79,558 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,949 Q5 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 39% petrol, 60% diesel; 43% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91 | — |
| 2025 | 97 | — |
| 2024 | 210 | — |
| 2023 | 162 | 36,000 km |
| 2022 | 65 | 75,000 km |
| 2021 | 101 | 90,000 km |
| 2020 | 187 | 107,000 km |
| 2019 | 181 | 123,000 km |
| 2018 | 359 | 142,000 km |
| 2017 | 422 | 160,000 km |
| 2016 | 8 | 129,000 km |
| 2013 | 44 | 244,000 km |
| 2012 | 7 | 215,000 km |
| 2011 | 10 | 219,000 km |
| 2010 | 5 | 267,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 1,430 Q5 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 27 of those collisions were fatal and 278 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 315 | 9 | 63 |
| 2024 | 272 | 4 | 52 |
| 2023 | 326 | 5 | 66 |
| 2022 | 278 | 6 | 55 |
| 2021 | 239 | 3 | 42 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
133,905 Q5 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,625 | 26 |
| 2024 | 9,323 | 29 |
| 2023 | 10,653 | 38 |
| 2022 | 9,169 | 37 |
| 2021 | 11,312 | 73 |
| 2020 | 8,184 | 53 |
| 2019 | 11,903 | 80 |
| 2018 | 11,269 | 74 |
| 2017 | 9,098 | 86 |
| 2016 | 9,631 | 81 |
| 2015 | 8,690 | 127 |
| 2014 | 7,378 | 128 |
| 2013 | 5,445 | 172 |
| 2012 | 4,447 | 252 |
| 2011 | 5,100 | 334 |
| 2010 | 3,260 | 331 |
| 2009 | 3,285 | 413 |
| 2008 | 133 | 36 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
100,745 Q5 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 84% passed first time, against 77% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 344 | 93% |
| 2020 | 9,323 | 92% |
| 2019 | 12,446 | 91% |
| 2018 | 13,365 | 89% |
| 2017 | 10,210 | 83% |
| 2016 | 11,377 | 86% |
| 2015 | 10,661 | 83% |
| 2014 | 8,729 | 82% |
| 2013 | 6,213 | 81% |
| 2012 | 4,628 | 76% |
| 2011 | 5,569 | 73% |
| 2010 | 3,777 | 71% |
| 2009 | 3,915 | 69% |
| 2008 | 188 | 71% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Q5 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| Suspension | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Brakes | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Visibility | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.4% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
640,208 new Audi Q5 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (12,859), Italy (2,409), France (2,000).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,045 | 146 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 32,541 | 129 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 47,826 | 136 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 57,609 | 190 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 60,342 | 194 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 57,460 | 141 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 54,248 | — |
| 2015 | 49,478 | — |
| 2014 | 45,491 | — |
| 2013 | 46,054 | — |
| 2012 | 48,039 | — |
| 2011 | 57,284 | — |
| 2010 | 59,791 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
28,852 Audi Q5 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 7.4 l/100 km on the road, against 6.5 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 13% more. Plug-in hybrids use 7.3 l/100 km against 1.7 l/100 km on paper, with 24% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 2,833 | 9.4 | 8.4 | +12% |
| Diesel | 925 | 7.4 | 6.3 | +16% |
| Diesel hybrid | 17,304 | 7.4 | 6.5 | +13% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 7,790 | 7.3 | 1.7 | +331% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel hybrid Audi Q5 uses 7.4 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,110 litres: €2,512 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel hybrid | Petrol hybrid | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,512 | €3,079 | €2,502 |
| United Kingdom | £2,210 | £2,467 | £2,201 |
| Italy | €2,488 | €2,848 | €2,478 |
| France | €2,600 | €3,149 | €2,590 |
| Spain | €2,094 | €2,516 | €2,086 |
| United States | $1,838 | $1,599 | $1,830 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Q5 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The seatbelt pre-tensioner of the front seats does not comply with the technical specifications. Although the seatbelt tightens in a crash that triggers its deployment, it cannot reliably maintain this tightness, thus reducing its protective effect and increas…
The driver airbag inflator may cause uncontrolled inflation and release metal fragments when the airbag is activated, which can cause injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehi…
The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire. 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…
Divergent torques during the bolting process may cause the cylinder head cover bolts to loosen. Motor oil may come out of the cylinder head cover bolt holes, come into contact with hot parts of the engine, and thereby generate smoke or cause a fire. The produc…
During the charging process, the high/voltage battery may overheat due to a defect in the battery modules. This can result in a fire and cause injuries to occupants and bystanders. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surv…
The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on t…
Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to its carcass may suffer a sudden loss of pressure. This can lead to loss of traction and may affect vehicle handling, increasing the …
The vehicles are equipped with control software regarded as unauthorised by the competent authorities. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, a…
The nuts on the eccentric bolt of the rear-axle spring-link control arm may break due to stress corrosion.As a result, the rear axle could move in the wrong direction, in an uncontrollable manner at high speeds.
The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed,…
Moisture can ingress into the belt starter generator, generating short-circuits.This can lead to local overheating of the component, increasing risk of fire.
Due to a manufacturing error, the adjustment mechanism on the backrest frame of the front seat may be faulty or incorrectly welded. As a result, the stability of the seat back and its restraining effect in the event of a rear-impact collision may be impaired, …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
33 campaigns cover the Q5; the latest 12 are below.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
NHTSA recalls