Parts for your 2020 Audi Q5-Pedal pads

2020 Audi Q5 pedal-pads: what they are, why they matter, and when to replace them

Based on technical references, pedal-pads are indeed used on the 2020 Audi Q5. Audi’s official parts catalogue (ETKA) for the FY-platform Q5 (MY2020) lists a removable rubber cover for the brake pedal, with a matching clutch pedal pad on manual variants, the accelerator is a floor-hinged module without a separate rubber pad. The Audi Genuine Accessories catalogue for Q5 (MY2020 AU/NZ) also offers stainless-steel pedal caps for automatic models, confirming the underlying rubberised anti-slip surfaces. These align with safety expectations in standards such as ADR 42/04 that call for non-slip pedal surfaces.

For the 2020 Audi Q5, the brake pedal uses a rubber pedal-pad designed to give sure-footed grip in the wet, reduce boot-sole slip, and keep pedal feel consistent. Manual models also use a clutch pedal-pad. The accelerator pedal doesn’t have a separate pad, it’s a complete electronic module.

In daily use, the pad’s job is simple but critical: provide traction and feel. Over time, the rubber can polish smooth, harden, crack, or loosen at the edges. Any of those can make the pedal slippery, especially with damp soles or sandy grit after a beach run. That’s why a quick pedal check belongs in routine servicing of a 2020 Q5.

Best practice for owners and workshops:

• Inspect at every service (about every 12 months/15,000 km): look for shiny patches, splits, missing chunks, or edges lifting off the pedal plate.
• Clean with mild soap and water, avoid petroleum-based or silicone dressings that can leave it greasy.
• Replace promptly if it’s smooth, hard, torn, or loose. It’s an inexpensive part and a straightforward fit.

Replacement is an easy driveway job on the Q5’s brake pedal: pull the old pad off, warm the new pad slightly (to make it more pliable), hook the top lip on first, then work it around until the rubber lip seats fully all the way round. Give it a firm tug to make sure it’s locked on. For manual models, repeat on the clutch pedal.

If they fancy a sportier look, Audi’s stainless-steel pedal caps for automatic Q5s retain rubber anti-slip inserts. Treat them the same way: keep the rubber inserts clean, and check they’re firmly seated.

A worn or missing brake pedal-pad can attract attention at WOF/RWC time because it compromises grip. Staying on top of it is cheap insurance for safe stopping.

How often should the brake pedal-pad be replaced on a 2020 Audi Q5?

There’s no fixed kilometre limit. Have it checked at every service or roughly every 12 months/15,000 km. Replace when the surface turns smooth or shiny, if the rubber has gone hard or cracked, or if the pad feels loose. Many drivers see long life, but high-traffic, sandy, or wet use can shorten it.

Can stainless-steel pedal caps be fitted to a 2020 Q5?

Yes. Audi Genuine Accessories offer stainless-steel pedal caps for automatic FY-platform Q5s. They keep rubber anti-slip inserts for grip, and installation is straightforward. Ensure the kit is specified for the 2020 Q5 (FY/80A) and follow the fitting guide.

Will a worn pedal-pad fail a WOF or RWC?

It can. Inspectors may flag a brake pedal that’s missing its anti-slip surface or is excessively worn. Replacing the pad before inspection helps avoid a defect, and more importantly restores safe pedal grip in wet conditions.