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2021 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5. The most recent was reported on October 5, 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 2021 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V742000October 5, 2022Back Over Prevention › Display Function
22V034000January 26, 2022Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
21V606000August 5, 2021Seat Belts
21V295000April 26, 2021Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
20V737000November 25, 2020Electrical System

Systems involved: Suspension (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V742000Manufacturer no. 91DZ

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
October 5, 2022
Owner notification
October 25, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
170,296 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, A5 CABRIOLET, RS 5, S5, S5 CABRIOLET

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

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 22V742000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 21V606000Manufacturer no. 69CR, 69CS

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
August 5, 2021
Owner notification
August 27, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
45,496 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, A5 CABRIOLET, RS 5, S5, S5 CABRIOLET

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).

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 21V606000, 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, RS 5, 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: October 6, 2022.