AUDI 2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
Brand
AUDI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET vehicles due to suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly issues. A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026