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Recall 21V-295: 2020–2021 Audi A4, 2019–2021 Audi A5 and 17 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 26, 2021, covering about 40,993 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-295
Report date
Apr 26, 2021
Vehicles affected
40,993
Owners notified
Jun 4, 2021

The problem

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.

The risk

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentSuspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V295000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A42020, 2021All years
Audi A52019, 2020, 2021All years
Audi A62020, 2021All years
Audi A72020, 2021All years
Audi A82020, 2021All years
Audi Q52020, 2021All years
Audi Q72021All years
Audi Q82021All years
Audi RS 52019, 2020, 2021All years
Audi RS 6 Avant2021All years
Audi RS 72021All years
Audi RS Q82021All years
Audi S42020, 2021All years
Audi S52019, 2020, 2021All years
Audi S5 Cabriolet2020, 2021All years
Audi S62020, 2021All years
Audi S72020, 2021All years
Audi S82020, 2021All years
Audi SQ52020, 2021All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V-295?

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.

How is recall 21V-295 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.