Recall 22V034000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2019-2021 AUDI SQ5
RECALL This recall affects up to 31,058 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V034000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 31,058 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 AUDI RS 5, 2019 AUDI S5, 2019 AUDI A5, 2020 AUDI S8, 2020 AUDI S5, 2020 AUDI S6, 2020 AUDI A8, 2020 AUDI SQ5, 2020 AUDI RS 5, 2020 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET, 2020 AUDI A6 ALLROAD, 2020 AUDI A4, 2020 AUDI A5, 2020 AUDI A6, 2020 AUDI A7, 2020 AUDI A4 ALLROAD, 2020 AUDI S7, 2020 AUDI Q5, 2020 AUDI S4, 2021 AUDI SQ5, 2021 AUDI RS 7, 2021 AUDI SQ8, 2021 AUDI S8, 2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET, 2021 AUDI A6 ALLROAD, 2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT, 2021 AUDI A8, 2021 AUDI RS 5, 2021 AUDI A7, 2021 AUDI A4 ALLROAD, 2021 AUDI SQ7, 2021 AUDI S6, 2021 AUDI Q5, 2021 AUDI S7, 2021 AUDI S4, 2021 AUDI A6, 2021 AUDI Q8, 2021 AUDI A4, 2021 AUDI A5, 2021 AUDI Q7, 2021 AUDI S5, 2021 AUDI RS Q8
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Related Recalls for AUDI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V899000 | 2025 AUDI S5 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 27,768 | |
| 25V900000 | 2020 AUDI A6 ALLROAD | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 356,894 | |
| 25V777000 | 2025 AUDI Q8 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 61 | |
| 25V638000 | 2026 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 | |
| 24V726000 | 2022 AUDI RS E-TRON GT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 6,499 | |
| 25V428000 | 2025 AUDI E-TRON GT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 8 | |
| 25V227000 | 2023 AUDI RS E-TRON GT | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 3,773 | |
| 25V294000 | 2023 AUDI Q5 | ENGINE | 89,417 | |
| 25V125000 | 2024 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 13,769 | |
| 25V226000 | 2025 AUDI SQ6 SPORTBACK E-TRON | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 98 |