NHTSA recall 22V-034 (22V034000)
tires recall reported January 26, 2022 - about 31,058 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V034000
- Also written as
- 22V-034
- Manufacturer number
- 42L5
- Reported
- January 26, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~31,058
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-034 when calling a dealer.
Affected 24 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.