NHTSA recall 21V-295 (21V295000)
suspension recall reported April 26, 2021 - about 40,993 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V295000
- Also written as
- 21V-295
- Manufacturer number
- 42L1
- Reported
- April 26, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~40,993
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-295 when calling a dealer.
Affected 20 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.