Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V295000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V295000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 40,993 affected units, Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2021 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.