CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The wiring harness for the rear lights may be missing anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well. Without that protection, the wires can be damaged in a rear crash, which can disable the ability to open the doors from the outside, cause a loss of the hazard lights, and increase the risk of injury.
Audi will notify owners, and authorized dealers will apply scuff protection to the wiring harness free of charge. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall number 97EU. The recall began January 21, 2021.
If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Audi dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A5 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Audi RS 5 | 2021 |
| Audi S5 | 20202021 |