Audi A5, S5 Rear Wiring Lacks Scuff Protection
high How serious is it? About this label
If the wiring is damaged in a rear crash, the doors may not open from the outside and the hazard lights may not work, raising the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V737000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some A5 and S5 Sportback vehicles, the wiring for the rear lights may be missing a protective covering near the spare tire area. Without that covering, the wires could be damaged in a rear-end crash. If that happens, the doors might not open from the outside, and the hazard lights could stop working. Dealers will add the missing protection at no cost.
What you should do
2. Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V737000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Audi Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve Signals, Parking Lights, and Wiring · all 3 Audi recalls in this area
Other Audi A5 recalls
- Oct 5, 2022Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reversemedium
- Jan 26, 2022Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checkedmedium
- Nov 10, 2021Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cablehigh
- Aug 5, 2021Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seatshigh
- Apr 26, 2021Audi rear axle lock nut may breakhigh
- Jul 24, 2019Audi Passenger Air Bag May Be Disabledhigh
Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.