Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V737000 Reported November 25, 2020

Rear light wiring harness missing scuff protection

Q: What is recall 20V737000?

NHTSA recall 20V737000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 25, 2020. It addresses: Rear light wiring harness missing scuff protection. The recall affects approximately 5,426 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 5,426 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V737000

Manufacturer Campaign

97EU

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,426

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 25, 2020

Completion Rate

98.45

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V737000 or campaign 97EU.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V737000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V737000?

NHTSA recall 20V737000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 25, 2020. It addresses: Rear light wiring harness missing scuff protection. The recall affects approximately 5,426 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V737000 or the manufacturer campaign number 97EU. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.