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2020 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 check that ensures your tires wear evenly. In some 2019-2021 models, this check might not have been done properly after a previous repair.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear axle is misaligned, your tires could wear down unevenly. This could lead to a blowout, especially while driving, which increases 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. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 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 critical piece that keeps the wheels stable. In certain Audi models, this lock nut can break due to corrosion, which can cause the rear axle to misalign.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut breaks, your vehicle's rear axle could become misaligned, making it harder to control. This could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the lock nut and any affected bolts for free. This repair is on the house, 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 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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Moderate #20V737000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The wiring harness in your Audi's rear lights is like a protective covering that keeps the wires from getting damaged. In some 2021-2021 models, this protection might be missing where the spare wheel is stored.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a rear crash, the wires could get damaged without the scuff protection, causing your doors to lock from the outside and your hazard lights to stop working. This could make it harder to get help and increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add the missing protective covering to the wiring harness at no cost to you. You'll get a notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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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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Low Priority #21V874000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The cable in your car's seat heater system could be faulty, causing a problem with the airbag system that detects if a passenger is present. This cable connects the seat heater to the airbag system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system thinks a passenger isn't there when one is, it could fail to deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty cable and either the seat heating mat or the entire seat cover at no charge to you. 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 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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TIRES
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other AUDI S5 Years

2025
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall

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