Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Audi's tail lights are equipped with a wiring harness that protects the wires from damage. In some 2020-2021 A5 and S5 Sportback models, this protection is missing in the area near the spare wheel well.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're involved in a rear collision, the wires could be damaged, causing your doors to become stuck and your hazard lights to fail. This could make it harder for emergency responders to reach you, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add scuff protection to the wiring harness to prevent damage, and this repair is completely free. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
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