SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Published April 27, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2021
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- S5 CABRIOLET
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET | 2020 AUDI S5 | 2021 AUDI S5 | 2020 AUDI S4 | 2021 AUDI RS 7 | 2020 AUDI S8 | 2021 AUDI S4 | 2020 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET | 2019 AUDI S5 | 2021 AUDI S7 | 2020 AUDI SQ5 | 2021 AUDI RS 5 | 2020 AUDI RS 5 | 2021 AUDI Q5 | 2020 AUDI A8 | 2021 AUDI A7 | 2021 AUDI S6 | 2020 AUDI S6 | 2020 AUDI A4 | 2020 AUDI A5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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