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2019 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5. The most recent was reported on January 26, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A5, RS 5, S5, S5 CABRIOLET.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V034000January 26, 2022Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
21V874000November 10, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
21V295000April 26, 2021Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
20V760000December 9, 2020Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
19V547000July 24, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
19V114000February 20, 2019Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber

Systems involved: Suspension (3) · Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (1) · Seats (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V034000Manufacturer no. 42L5

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2022
Owner notification
March 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
31,058 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, RS 5, S5

Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Tires

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V034000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V874000Manufacturer no. 74E3

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
November 10, 2021
Owner notification
January 7, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
208,332 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, RS 5, S5

Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V874000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V295000Manufacturer no. 42L1

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
April 26, 2021
Owner notification
June 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
40,993 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, RS 5, S5

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V295000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V760000Manufacturer no. 27i6

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
December 9, 2020
Owner notification
January 19, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,355 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RS 5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.

Safety risk

In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V760000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V547000Manufacturer no. 74D9

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2019
Owner notification
September 9, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
145,337 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RS 5

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V547000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V114000Manufacturer no. 40O4/40O6

Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber

Report received by NHTSA
February 20, 2019
Owner notification
March 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
34 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
February 28, 2019 – March 19, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
S5, S5 CABRIOLET

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

Safety risk

Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V114000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: January 27, 2022.