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

Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Tires

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Date: February 04, 2022 Advance Notice Safety Recall 42L5 / Rear Axle Suspension Alignment
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Date: February 17, 2022 Repair Available – Safety Recall 42L5 / Rear Axle Suspension Alignment
• Recall 573 Report - 02/02/2022
• Tire Wear Chart
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42L5 Customer Launch PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42L5 Customer Launch
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Date: March 11, 2022 Campaign Circular Revision – Safety Recall 42L5 / Rear Axle Suspension Alignment
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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