The 2021 Audi A5 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a rear axle lock nut that can break and misalign the rear axle, causing loss of vehicle control.
The same rear axle misalignment can also cause premature or uneven tire wear over time, which is a separate recall concern. On the electrical side, certain Sportback variants have a wiring harness near the spare wheel well that lacks abrasion protection; in a rear collision, the wires can be damaged, disabling the hazard lights and preventing the doors from being opened from outside the vehicle. There is also a seatbelt concern where a rear seatbelt retractor may not properly secure a child restraint system, raising the risk of injury in a crash. Rounding out the list, the rearview camera display can go blank while reversing, reducing what the driver can see behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the rearview camera display to show a blank or black screen instead of the camera image when reverse gear is engaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software at no cost to restore rearview camera display functionality.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle alignment was not inspected after previous recall repairs were completed, which could result in improper wheel positioning and uneven tire wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect rear axle alignment, adjust if needed, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear middle seat belt's automatic locking mechanism may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from being secured properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nut securing the trailing arm on the rear axle can break due to stress corrosion, potentially affecting rear suspension stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and associated bolts if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness for the rear lights may lack protective covering in the spare wheel well, risking damage from abrasion.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply protective covering to the wiring harness at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
