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2020 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 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, A5 CABRIOLET, RS 5, S5, S5 CABRIOLET.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 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
20V737000November 25, 2020Electrical System

Systems involved: Suspension (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (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, A5 CABRIOLET, 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, 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, S5 CABRIOLET

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 20V737000Manufacturer no. 97EU

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
November 25, 2020
Owner notification
January 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,426 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, S5

Components: Electrical System; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

Safety risk

Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.

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 20V737000, 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.