The worst 2020 Audi RS 5 problems
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Recalls 2
Tires
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 22V034000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V295000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Audi RS 5 195
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- This bulliten provides information on reinstaling the navigation database.
- This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
- This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3.
- This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
- This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
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Questions about the 2020 Audi RS 5
Is the 2020 Audi RS 5 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 Audi RS 5.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Audi RS 5?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi RS 5 have?
2 recalls, covering tires and suspension.
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