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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V295000

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 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Published April 27, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V295000, published April 27, 2021 and initiated April 26, 2021. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 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 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly.

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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.

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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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Questions about this recall

Was 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 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V295000 on April 27, 2021. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: S5 CABRIOLET.

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