CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; TIRES
- 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.
- Risk
- Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Audi is recalling certain vehicles because the rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after repairs made under an earlier recall were performed. If the rear axle is misaligned, the tires can wear prematurely or unevenly, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment if needed, and replace any tires that are prematurely or unevenly worn. The inspection, adjustment, and any tire replacement are free of charge at an authorized Audi dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (Audi recall number 42L5).
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