Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V034000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2019-2021 audi a5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs5 sportback, s5 sportback, 2020-2021 a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, q5, s4 sedan, s5 coupe, s5 cabriolet, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, 2021 q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, sq5 sportback, sq7, and sq8 vehicles Includes 31,058 affected units, Rear Axle May Be Misaligned, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2021 audi a5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs5 sportback, s5 sportback, 2020-2021 a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, q5, s4 sedan, s5 coupe, s5 cabriolet, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, 2021 q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, sq5 sportback, sq7, and sq8 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs5 sportback, s5 sportback, 2020-2021 a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, q5, s4 sedan, s5 coupe, s5 cabriolet, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, 2021 q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, sq5 sportback, sq7, and sq8 vehicles. the rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for recall 21v-295 (42l1) were performed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 3, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 42l5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V034000
Report Received Date: 2022-01-26T00:00:00
Subject: Rear axle may be misaligned
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 31,058

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 42L5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs5 sportback, s5 sportback, 2020-2021 a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, q5, s4 sedan, s5 coupe, s5 cabriolet, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, 2021 q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, sq5 sportback, sq7, and sq8 vehicles. the rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for recall 21v-295 (42l1) were performed.
Consequence Summary: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 3, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 42l5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.22

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