NHTSA recall 21V295000

Suspension · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

April 26, 2021report date

40,993units affected

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What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2020 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A4, 2019 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A8, 2021 Audi A8, 2020 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q8, 2019 Audi Rs 5, 2020 Audi Rs 5, 2021 Audi Rs 5, 2021 Audi Rs 6 Avant, 2021 Audi Rs 7, 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2020 Audi S4, 2021 Audi S4, 2019 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2020 Audi S8, 2021 Audi S8, 2020 Audi Sq5, 2021 Audi Sq5.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V295000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.