Audi recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.
What could happen
A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A5 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V893000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 17, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 36
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 11, 2018 to Sep 18, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Front
- Maker's own recall number
- 40O2
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi recall: Seat belts Dec 19, 2025
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Seat belts Sep 24, 2025
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 2022
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Oct 5, 2022
- Audi recall: Tires Jan 26, 2022
- Audi recall: Air bags Nov 10, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.