Recall 20V737000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Report Date
20201125
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 AUDI A5
2020 AUDI S5
2021 AUDI A5
2021 AUDI RS 5
2021 AUDI S5

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.