Audi Recall 22V-034: Tires

Affected: 2020–2021 Audi A4, 2020 Audi A4 Allroad, 2019–2021 Audi A5 and 20 more. Filed with NHTSA on January 26, 2022, covering about 31,058 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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 details

NHTSA campaign22V-034 (22V034000)
Manufacturer number42L5
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentTires
Report dateJanuary 26, 2022
Owners notifiedMarch 3, 2022
Vehicles affected31,058
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the wheels & tires

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 22V-034 repair free?

Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 31,058 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.