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2019 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

5 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 22V034000
Report Date: January 26, 2022

TIRES

Defect Description:

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 Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~31,058 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 21V874000
Report Date: November 10, 2021

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

~208,332 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 21V295000
Report Date: April 26, 2021

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description:

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 Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~40,993 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 19V114000
Report Date: February 20, 2019

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Defect Description:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

~34 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 19V114000
Report Date: February 20, 2019

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Defect Description:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

~34 vehicles impacted

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