2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet

Safety Recalls & Notices

Total
1
safety notices
Recent
Apr 27, 2021
last notice date

1 Active Recall

Requires attention

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Invalid Date•NHTSA•Campaign: 162928

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.

Component:SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Contact authorized dealer for service

Generated by Cardog • December 18, 2025

2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet

Safety Recalls & Notices

Total
1
safety notices
Recent
Apr 27, 2021
last notice date

1 Active Recall

Requires attention

Recent Activity
2021
1 recall
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