2020–2021 Audi (3 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 20V737000 (Audi 97EU)

NHTSA recall 20V737000 (Audi recall 97EU) covers about 5,426 2020–2021 Audi (3 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Nov 25, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 20V737000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

5,426
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2021
model years
Nov 25, 2020
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (tail lights)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

The risk

Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 21, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.

Audi recall number 97EU

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V737000 as 97EU. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "97EU recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Audi A52020–2021All A5 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Rs 52021—
Audi S52020–2021All S5 recalls

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 25, 2020
Owner notification
Jan 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 20V737000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 20V737000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V737000 or 97EU). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V737000?

NHTSA recall 20V737000 (Audi recall 97EU) covers about 5,426 2020–2021 Audi (3 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Nov 25, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V737000?

NHTSA's record for 20V737000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V737000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 20V737000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 21, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Audi recall number for 20V737000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 97EU. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (97EU) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V737000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 20V737000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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