Audi recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.
What could happen
In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Rs 5 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V760000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 9, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 19, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,355
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 27i6
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: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Oct 5, 2022
- Audi recall: Equipment Feb 23, 2022
- Audi recall: Tires Jan 26, 2022
- Audi recall: Air bags Nov 10, 2021
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Seat belts Aug 5, 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.