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HighNHTSA·22V034000·Announced 2022-01-26

Audi vehicles recalled for rear axle misalignment causing premature tire wear

Certain 2019-2021 Audi vehicles are recalled for rear axle misalignment that may cause premature tire wear and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and adjust the alignment at no charge, replacing any worn tires as needed.

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: Rear axle misalignment is a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical safety system and increases crash risk through premature tire wear. However, no injuries, crashes, or property damage have been reported in the source. Per the rubric, high-risk hazards without reported incidents fall into the High category.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi vehicles due to a rear axle alignment issue. The recall affects multiple models including the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, and SQ series vehicles. The defect stems from incomplete inspections following prior repairs made under Recall 21V-295.

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear and increase the risk of a crash. Approximately 31,058 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 3, 2022.

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no charge. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI S5, A4 ALLROAD, S7, Q5
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
31,058

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 (23)

  • S5
  • A4 ALLROAD
  • S7
  • Q5
  • RS Q8
  • S4
  • SQ5
  • S8
  • RS 7
  • SQ8
  • A5 CABRIOLET
  • A6 ALLROAD
  • RS 5
  • RS 6 AVANT
  • A8
  • A7
  • SQ7
  • S6
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
  • Q8
  • Q7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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