Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V297000 Reported May 3, 2017

Vehicle may roll despite being in 'park'

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Power Train · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V297000
Manufacturer Campaign
37K6
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 3, 2017
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Despite selecting 'park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V297000 or campaign 37K6.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V297000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V297000?

NHTSA recall 17V297000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on May 3, 2017. It addresses: Vehicle may roll despite being in 'park'. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V297000 or the manufacturer campaign number 37K6. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.