NHTSA Recall 22V034000: Tires and non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,058 vehicles. It affects 23 models including the Audi A4.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V034000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 42L5 |
| Components | TIRES; SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 26, 2022 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V034000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A5 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A6 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi A6 Allroad | 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 S6 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi S7 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi S8 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi SQ5 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi SQ7 | 2021 |
| Audi SQ8 | 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.