- Model year 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportbacks, RS5 Coupes, RS5 Sportbacks, and S5 Sportbacks;
- Model year 2020-2021 A4 Allroads, A4 Sedans, A5 Cabriolets, A5 Coupes, A6 Allroads, A6 Sedans, A7s, A8s, Q5s, S4 Sedans, S5 Coupes, S5 Cabriolets, S6 Sedans, S7s, S8s, and SQ5s; and
- Model year 2021 Q5 Sportbacks, Q7s, Q8s, RS6 Avants, RS7s, RSQ8s, SQ5 Sportbacks, SQ7s, and SQ8s.
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for an earlier recall were performed.
Rear-axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment if necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 25, 2022.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at (800) 253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.