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2019 Audi Rs 5 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Rs 5, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJanuary 26, 2022report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2019 Audi Rs 5 recall campaigns

The 2019 Audi Rs 5 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 22V034000 dated January 26, 2022.
Component
SUSPENSION, TIRES
Report received
January 26, 2022
Potential units
31,058campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: March 3, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V874000

Component
AIR BAGS, SEATS
Report received
November 10, 2021
Potential units
208,332campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Why it matters: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Owner notification: January 7, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
April 26, 2021
Potential units
40,993campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Why it matters: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Owner notification: June 4, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V760000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 9, 2020
Potential units
2,355campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.

Why it matters: In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.

Owner notification: January 19, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V547000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
July 24, 2019
Potential units
145,337campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Why it matters: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Owner notification: September 9, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2019 Audi Rs 5?

The most frequent component groups in 2019 Audi Rs 5 campaign records are Air Bags (2), Suspension (2), Electrical System (1), Seats (1), Tires (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Air Bags2
Suspension2
Electrical System1
Seats1
Tires1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2019 Audi Rs 5 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 3 model-year reports for the Audi Rs 5, spanning 2018–2021; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Audi Rs 5 model history →