NHTSA recall 20V-737: Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported November 25, 2020 · 2 affected model years

Exterior Lighting recall

20V-737
November 25, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V737000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateNovember 25, 2020
ComponentExterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Audi S55 recalls total2021 Audi A55 recalls total

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