AUDI RS5 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V737000

Make Model Year
AUDI RS5 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-01-21 2020-11-25 2020-11-27

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97EU

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5426

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.