- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Audi RS5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Audi RS5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2022 for the tires.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RS5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Audi RS5 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
- The risk
- A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
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Audi RS5: every year compared
All RS5 years2020 Audi RS5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi RS5 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2020 Audi A4 Allroad | 158 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A4 | 128 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A5 | 60 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A5 Sportback | 60 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 27 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A6 (with Rear Seat Sabs) | 27 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A3 | 16 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Audi RS5
Does the 2020 Audi RS5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Audi RS5: tires (January 2022); non-powered axle assembly (April 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Audi RS5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Audi RS5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi RS5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2020 Audi RS5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data