2020 AUDI A5 RECALL - #21V295000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 AUDI A5 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/27/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/4/2021 |
| # Affected |
40,993 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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 |
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. |
| See also |
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for SEATS
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for TIRES
2020 AUDI A5 Recall for TIRES
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