Multiple Audi vehicles recalled for defective rear axle suspension lock nuts

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain Audi vehicles from model years 2019, 2020, and 2021. The issue involves lock nuts on the trailing arm of the rear axle assembly that may break due to stress corrosion.

If the lock nut breaks, the rear axle can become misaligned. This misalignment can cause a loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. No specific incidents or injuries have been reported to date, but the defect is being addressed through this recall.

The recall affects the 2020 Audi S7, S4, S5, S6, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, SQ5, RS5, and S8, as well as vehicles from other model years across multiple Audi model lines. In total, approximately 40,993 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Owners will be notified by mail (notification letters were sent on June 4, 2021). Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, at no charge to the owner. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule service. Audi's internal recall number is 42L1.

The recalled product

Product

2020 AUDI S7

Brand

AUDI

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Category

Vehicle — Suspension / Rear Axle

Hazard

• stress-corrosion
• suspension-defect
• loss-of-control
• crash-risk

Affected units

40,993

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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