2021 AUDI A5 Recalls

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 25, 2026

Here is a factual vehicle recall information record for the 2021 Audi A5, based on the provided NHTSA data.

Reclia Consumer Safety Database – Vehicle Recall Record

Vehicle: 2021 Audi A5 (including A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, and A5 Sportback variants)
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi)
Database Entry Date: [Current Date]

Recall Summary

The 2021 Audi A5 is subject to five distinct safety recall campaigns as recorded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These recalls address a range of safety defects, from child restraint system failures and tire wear risks to electrical wiring damage and rear visibility loss. Owners are strongly advised to verify whether their specific vehicle is affected by any or all of these campaigns and to schedule the necessary free repairs.

Affected Vehicle

This record applies specifically to the 2021 model year Audi A5, including the A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, and A5 Sportback body styles. Depending on the specific recall, the vehicle may also be included in campaigns covering other Audi and Volkswagen models from the 2019 through 2022 model years. Owners should use their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm eligibility for each recall.

Recalled Components

The following five NHTSA campaigns have been issued for this vehicle:

1. NHTSA Campaign 21V606000 – Seat Belts (Rear Retractor)
– Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
– Issue: The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate prematurely. This prevents a child restraint system (car seat) from being secured properly, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208.
– Risk: An unsecured child restraint system increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

2. NHTSA Campaign 22V034000 – Tires (Rear Axle Alignment)
– Component: TIRES
– Issue: After a previous recall repair (21V295), the rear axle alignment may not have been properly inspected. This can lead to rear axle misalignment.
– Risk: Misalignment can cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

3. NHTSA Campaign 20V737000 – Exterior Lighting (Tail Lights)
– Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
– Issue: The wiring harness for the rear lights may lack anti-abrasion protection (scuff protection) in the spare wheel well area.
– Risk: During a rear-end crash, the unprotected wires can become damaged. This could disable the doors from being opened from the outside and cause a loss of hazard lights, increasing the risk of injury.

4. NHTSA Campaign 21V295000 – Suspension (Rear Axle)
– Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
– Issue: The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
– Risk: A broken lock nut can cause the rear axle to become misaligned, potentially leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

5. NHTSA Campaign 22V742000 – Back Over Prevention (Display Function)
– Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
– Issue: A software issue in the infotainment unit may cause a blank or black screen to appear instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This violates FMVSS No. 111.
– Risk: A blank rearview camera display reduces the driver’s rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash, particularly when backing up.

What Owners Should Do

Immediate Action:
– Check Your VIN: Visit the NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) or the official Audi recall website. Enter your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see which of these five recalls apply to your specific 2021 Audi A5.
– No Cost: All repairs, inspections, and replacements described in these recalls are performed free of charge by authorized Audi dealers.

Repair Process:
– Contact a Dealer: Schedule an appointment with your local Audi dealership. Inform them of the specific recall(s) affecting your vehicle.
– What to Expect:
– For 21V606000: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies.

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