NHTSA recall 22V034000

Suspension, Tires · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

January 26, 2022report date

31,058units affected

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What's wrong: 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…

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

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2020 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A4, 2020 Audi A4 Allroad, 2021 Audi A4 Allroad, 2019 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6 Allroad, 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, 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 S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2020 Audi S8, 2021 Audi S8, 2020 Audi Sq5, 2021 Audi Sq5, 2021 Audi Sq7, 2021 Audi Sq8.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V034000.

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