Audi recall: Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
The fix
The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
| Q8 | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
| A8 | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
| A4 | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
| Q7 | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
| E-tron | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
| A5 | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
| Q5 | 7 Nov 2019 | 18 Feb 2021 | 10,089 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 June 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.