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HighNHTSA·21V935000·Announced 2021-12-01

Audi Recalls 2022 E-Tron GT Vehicles Due to Air Suspension Defect

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles because a loose retaining ring on air suspension struts may compromise handling and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air suspension) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the retaining ring on the air suspension struts may come loose.

A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape from the suspension system. This failure can compromise vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI E-TRON GT
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

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

Model numbers (1)

  • E-TRON GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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