2019 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 |
2019 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 |
2019 AUDI A5 Recall for SEATS
2019 AUDI A5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
2019 AUDI A5 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2019 AUDI A5 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2019 AUDI A5 Recall for TIRES
2019 AUDI A5 Recall for TIRES
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