2022 Audi E-Tron GT Front Suspension Recall (21V935)

Recall 21V935 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT in recall 21V935?

The retaining ring on the air suspension struts may come loose.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The retaining ring on the air suspension struts may come loose.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 E-Tron GT with recall 21V935?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape, compromising vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape, compromising vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your E-Tron GT shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the front, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V935?

Recall 21V935 covers 10 vehicles: 2022 Audi E-Tron GT.

NHTSA lists 10 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the E-Tron GT front suspension recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L2.

When was recall 21V935 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 21V935 to NHTSA on December 1, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 27, 2022.

This recall was filed 58 months ago. If your E-Tron GT was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my E-Tron GT is part of recall 21V935?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V935 is open on your E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V935000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should E-Tron GT owners do about recall 21V935?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V935000 applies to your E-Tron GT.
2. Call a Audi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the front happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are E-Tron GT owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 21V935 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 7 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Audi E-Tron GT: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Can recall 21V935 make my E-Tron GT a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this front recall means their E-Tron GT qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the E-Tron GT went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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