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NHTSA 22V034000 United States

Audi A5 recall: Tires

Official safety recall 22V034000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign22V034000
ComponentTires
Report date2022-01-26
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Audi SQ72021United States
Audi SQ82021United States
Audi SQ52020United States
Audi SQ52021United States
Audi S82020United States
Audi S82021United States
Audi S72020United States
Audi S72021United States
Audi S62020United States
Audi S62021United States
Audi S52019United States
Audi S52020United States
Audi S52021United States
Audi S42020United States
Audi S42021United States
Audi RS Q82021United States
Audi Q82021United States
Audi Q72021United States
Audi Q52020United States
Audi Q52021United States
Audi A82020United States
Audi A82021United States
Audi A62020United States
Audi A62021United States
Audi A72020United States
Audi A72021United States
Audi A42020United States
Audi A42021United States
Audi A52020United States
Audi A52021United States
Audi A52019United States

The problem

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.

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

The official 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.