NHTSA Campaign 20V737000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Nov 25, 2020 · 5,426 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI A5 2020 5,426
AUDI A5 2021 5,426
AUDI RS 5 2021 5,426
AUDI S5 2020 5,426
AUDI S5 2021 5,426

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V737000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.