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2021 AUDI S5

5 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

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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 vehicle is a critical part of how your tires interact with the road. If it's not properly set, it could lead to uneven tire wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear axle alignment isn't corrected, your tires could wear down faster or unevenly, which could cause your vehicle to pull to one side while driving. This could affect your vehicle's stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will inspect the rear axle alignment in your vehicle, adjust it if needed, and replace any worn-out tires for free. You should contact your local Audi dealer to schedule the 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 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 #21V606000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The automatic locking retractor on your rear seat belt is a safety feature that helps keep your child's seat locked in place. In some 2021-2022 models of your vehicle, this feature might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear seat belt doesn't lock properly, your child's car seat won't be secured, which increases the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen or Audi dealer will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assembly for free, as soon as you get the recall notice. You should schedule the repair right away to ensure your child's safety.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
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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
Your Audi's rear axle has a lock nut that keeps the suspension in place. This lock nut can break due to corrosion, causing the axle to misalign.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut breaks, your rear axle could become misaligned, making it harder to steer and control your vehicle. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the lock nut and any damaged bolts at no cost to you. 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 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 rear lights on your Audi are connected to a wiring harness that's usually protected from scratches. In some 2021 RS5 Sportbacks, 2020-2021 A5 and S5 Sportbacks, this protection is missing near the spare wheel well.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle gets rear-ended, the wires could get damaged, and you might not be able to open your doors from the outside. Additionally, your hazard lights might not turn on, which could make you harder to spot in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Audi will apply protection to the wiring harness for free. Your dealer will take care of this repair, and it won't cost you anything.
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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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Under Review #22V742000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera display in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're in reverse. But in certain 2021-2022 models, the screen might show a blank or black image instead, making it harder to see what's behind you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera display fails, you'll have a harder time seeing what's behind your vehicle when you're in reverse. This could lead to a higher risk of a crash, especially when backing up.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software in your infotainment system to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
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Browse by Component

TIRES
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other AUDI S5 Years

2025
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall

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