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Recall 22V-034: 2020–2021 Audi A4, 2020–2021 Audi A4 Allroad and 21 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Jan 26, 2022, covering about 31,058 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-034
Report date
Jan 26, 2022
Vehicles affected
31,058
Owners notified
Mar 3, 2022

The problem

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.

The risk

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentTires
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V034000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A42020, 2021All years
Audi A4 Allroad2020, 2021All years
Audi A52019, 2020, 2021All years
Audi A5 Cabriolet2020, 2021All years
Audi A62020, 2021All years
Audi A6 Allroad2020, 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 S62020, 2021All years
Audi S72020, 2021All years
Audi S82020, 2021All years
Audi SQ52020, 2021All years
Audi SQ72021All years
Audi SQ82021All 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 22V-034?

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.

How is recall 22V-034 fixed?

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.

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.