CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 RS5 coupe and RS5 Sportback vehicles. The value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo on the B-pillar Tire and Loading information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."
- Risk
- While referencing the B-pillar label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a corrected label on the B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 44S3.
- 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
The tire and loading information label on the B-pillar of certain 2022 Audi RS 5 coupe and Sportback vehicles lists an incorrect value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo. The label does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110, which covers tire and loading information.
Because owners may rely on this label when deciding how much weight to carry, the vehicle could be overloaded. An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
An authorized Audi dealer will install a corrected label on the B-pillar at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. You can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (recall number 44S3), and you should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi RS 5 | 2022 |
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