Audi RS 5 Recalls (2021-2023)

What recalls does the Audi RS 5 have?

• 2023 Audi S5 Passenger Air Bag Recall (24V251)
  April 3, 2024 · 91 vehicles · Air Bags

  An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

  Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge.

• 2021 Audi A8 Backup Camera Display Recall (22V742)
  October 5, 2022 · 170,296 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge.

• 2022 Audi RS 5 Label Recall (22V102)
  February 23, 2022 · 49 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo on the B-pillar Tire and Loading information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."

  Risk: While referencing the B-pillar label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a corrected label on the B-pillar, free of charge.

• 2021 Audi A5 Tire Recall (22V034) Repeat recall
  January 26, 2022 · 31,058 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge.

• 2021 Audi A4 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V606) Repeat recall
  August 5, 2021 · 45,496 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.

• 2021 Audi Q7 Non-powered Axle Assembly Recall (21V295)
  April 26, 2021 · 40,993 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge.

• 2021 Audi S5 Electrical Recall (20V737)
  November 25, 2020 · 5,426 vehicles · Electrical System

  The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

  Risk: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge.

Which RS 5 parts are recalled most?

Which RS 5 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my RS 5 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 7 Audi RS 5 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Audi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are RS 5 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Can a recall make your RS 5 a lemon in California?

Owners of a Audi RS 5 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 7 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Audi models with recalls

• A3: 8 recalls
• A4: 7 recalls
• A4 Allroad: 3 recalls
• A5: 9 recalls
• A5 Cabriolet: 4 recalls
• A6: 14 recalls
• A6 Allroad: 9 recalls
• A6 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• A7: 13 recalls
• A7 E: 1 recall
• A8: 12 recalls
• E Tron GT: 1 recall
• E-Tron: 11 recalls
• E-Tron GT: 14 recalls
• E-Tron Quattro: 1 recall
• E-Tron Sportback: 2 recalls
• Q3: 10 recalls
• Q4 E-Tron: 7 recalls
• Q4 Sportback E-Tron: 3 recalls
• Q5: 12 recalls
• Q5 Sportback: 6 recalls
• Q6 E-Tron: 3 recalls
• Q6 Sportback E-Tron: 1 recall
• Q7: 14 recalls
• Q8: 12 recalls
• Q8 E-Tron: 1 recall
• Q8 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• R8: 1 recall
• RS 3: 3 recalls
• RS 5: 7 recalls
• RS 6 Avant: 14 recalls
• RS 7: 13 recalls
• RS E-Tron GT: 8 recalls
• RS Q8: 12 recalls
• S3: 8 recalls
• S4: 5 recalls
• S5: 10 recalls
• S5 Cabriolet: 5 recalls
• S6: 11 recalls
• S6 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• S7: 10 recalls
• S8: 10 recalls
• SQ5: 7 recalls
• SQ5 Sportback: 1 recall
• SQ6 E-Tron: 1 recall
• SQ6 Sportback E-Tron: 3 recalls
• SQ7: 11 recalls
• SQ8: 10 recalls
• SQ8 E-Tron: 1 recall
• SQ8 Sportback E-Tron: 1 recall
• TT: 1 recall

Frequently asked questions about Audi RS 5 recalls