Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V893000

Suspension: front

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-12-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V893000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
36
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-17
Owners notified
2019-01-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Audi A52018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.