NHTSA Recall 21V295000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40,993 vehicles. It affects 19 models including the Audi A4.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V295000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 42L1 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 26, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V295000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A5 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A6 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A7 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A8 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi Q5 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi Q7 | 2021 |
| Audi Q8 | 2021 |
| Audi RS 5 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 2021 |
| Audi RS 7 | 2021 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2021 |
| Audi S4 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi S5 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi S6 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi S7 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi S8 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi SQ5 | 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.