2019–2021 Audi (23 models) Tires Recall 22V034000 (Audi 42L5)

NHTSA recall 22V034000 (Audi recall 42L5) covers about 31,058 2019–2021 Audi (23 models) vehicles (tires), filed with NHTSA Jan 26, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V034000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

31,058
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2021
model years
Jan 26, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Tires

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

The risk

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 3, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Audi recall number 42L5

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V034000 as 42L5. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "42L5 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 A42020–2021All A4 recalls
Audi A4 Allroad2020–2021—
Audi A52019–2021All A5 recallsYears to avoid
Audi A5 Cabriolet2020–2021—
Audi A62020–2021All A6 recallsYears to avoid
Audi A6 Allroad2020–2021—
Audi A72020–2021All A7 recallsYears to avoid
Audi A82020–2021All A8 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Q52020–2021All Q5 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Q72021All Q7 recallsYears to avoid
Audi Q82021All Q8 recalls
Audi Rs 52019–2021—
Audi Rs 6 Avant2021—
Audi Rs 72021—
Audi Rs Q82021—
Audi S42020–2021—
Audi S52019–2021All S5 recalls
Audi S62020–2021—
Audi S72020–2021—
Audi S82020–2021—
Audi SQ52020–2021—
Audi SQ72021—
Audi SQ82021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 26, 2022
Owner notification
Mar 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V034000

  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 22V034000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V034000 or 42L5). 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 22V034000?

NHTSA recall 22V034000 (Audi recall 42L5) covers about 31,058 2019–2021 Audi (23 models) vehicles (tires), filed with NHTSA Jan 26, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V034000?

NHTSA's record for 22V034000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V034000?

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 22V034000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 3, 2022 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 22V034000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 42L5. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (42L5) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V034000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V034000, 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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