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2019 AUDI S5

4 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #22V034000 Plain English
Component

TIRES

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear axle alignment in your Audi is a critical part that ensures your tires wear evenly. In certain models, it may not have been checked after a previous repair, which could lead to uneven tire wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear axle isn't properly aligned, your tires could wear down faster or unevenly. This could cause a blowout on the road, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment if needed, and replace any worn-out tires to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. This service is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
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High Priority #21V295000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The lock nut on your vehicle's rear axle is a crucial part that helps keep the wheels aligned. In certain 2021 Audi models, this lock nut can break due to stress corrosion, which could cause your rear axle to become misaligned.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut breaks, the rear axle could become misaligned, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the lock nut and, if needed, the associated bolts, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
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High Priority #19V114000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The shock absorber forks in your vehicle are critical for smooth handling and steering. In some 2019 Audi models, these forks can crack and loosen over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shock absorbers loosen, they could make it harder for you to steer your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the shock absorber forks with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
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Low Priority #21V874000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The part that connects the seat heater to a safety system in your Audi is called the cable. In some 2017-2020 models, this cable might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable fails, the air bag for the passenger might not deploy in a crash. This means you or your passenger could get hurt more seriously than necessary.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will fix the issue by replacing the faulty cable and either the heating mat or the entire seat cover, all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
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SUSPENSION
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TIRES
1 recall
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Other AUDI S5 Years

2025
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall

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