This is something you don’t see every day.
Audi isn’t very active in North America in terms of service recalls, but the German automaker is making headlines now with an interesting campaign. Due to possible displacement of rear suspension links, approximately 100,000 Audi cars will be recalled worldwide. Although this recall may seem very routine, it is actually a result of an earlier recall.
Audi recalls many vehicles from the A4, Q5, A6, and A7 models, as well as the Q5, Q7 and Q8 E-Tron models, which were built between 2019-2021. The recall was to replace suspension links at the rear axle. A defective nut can increase play between suspension link and hub carrier, leading to poor wheel alignment. According to the bulletin, this could lead to bad rear axle alignment.
Audi began receiving complaints from customers about increased tire wear and poor vehicle handling after the campaign was extended to approximately 150,000 worldwide. The German automaker found that a component on the rear axle was set to incorrect specifications during recalls. This was confirmed by an internal investigation. Automotive News reports.
We now have Audi starting a second recall in order to correct any potential problems that may arise from the first recall. Audi dealers in the US will inspect the rear axles of affected vehicles and adjust the alignment if necessary, according to a bulletin released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Depending on the vehicle’s condition, the recall may include free replacement of “any prematurely or unevenly worn tires.”
In the larger context, the number of affected cars in the US are relatively small. There will be recalls of 52 RS5s and 2,018 Q5s as well as 70 S8s and 131 S7s. 227 S6s, 605 Sportbacks, 227 SS6s, 227 SR6s, 227 SR6s, 227 SM6s, 227 SM6s, 380 Sedans and other affected cars. This link will provide a complete list of all affected cars.