2020 AUDI RS 5 Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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TIRES
Running Sequence Number: 224351
Campaign Number: 22V034000
Make: AUDI
Model: RS 5
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 42L5
Component Name: TIRES
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31058
Date Owner Notified: Mar 3, 2022
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 26, 2022
Record Creation Date: Jan 27, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000117668004148720000000300
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Rear Tire(s) if needed due to wear / post recall
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Rear Tire(s) if needed due to wear / post recall repair
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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TIRES
Running Sequence Number: 224353
Campaign Number: 22V034000
Make: AUDI
Model: RS 5
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 42L5
Component Name: TIRES
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31058
Date Owner Notified: Mar 3, 2022
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 26, 2022
Record Creation Date: Jan 27, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000117668004148720000000300
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Rear Suspension - Alignment post-recall repair
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Rear Suspension - Alignment post-recall repair
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Running Sequence Number: 224354
Campaign Number: 22V034000
Make: AUDI
Model: RS 5
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 42L5
Component Name: SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31058
Date Owner Notified: Mar 3, 2022
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 26, 2022
Record Creation Date: Jan 27, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000117668004148720000000058
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Rear Tire(s) if needed due to wear / post recall
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Rear Tire(s) if needed due to wear / post recall repair
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Running Sequence Number: 224355
Campaign Number: 22V034000
Make: AUDI
Model: RS 5
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 42L5
Component Name: SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31058
Date Owner Notified: Mar 3, 2022
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 26, 2022
Record Creation Date: Jan 27, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000117668004148720000000058
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Rear Suspension - Alignment post-recall repair
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Rear Suspension - Alignment post-recall repair
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Running Sequence Number: 182528
Campaign Number: 21V295000
Make: AUDI
Model: RS 5
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 42L1
Component Name: SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40993
Date Owner Notified: Jun 4, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Apr 26, 2021
Record Creation Date: Apr 27, 2021
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000110054004148720000000058
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Lock nut M14x1,5
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: on the excentric screw of the trailing arm (rear axle)
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: WHT 007 610
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No