Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 RS5 coupe and RS5 Sportback vehicles. The value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo on the B-pillar Tire and Loading information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire and Loading Information.”
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Recall Details
Vehicle
2022 AUDI RS5
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between
1/1/1900 – 1/1/1900
Recalled on
2/23/2022
Influenced by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on
1/1/1900
# Affected
49
Recalled for
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 RS5 coupe and RS5 Sportback vehicles. The value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo on the B-pillar Tire and Loading information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire and Loading Information.”
Consequences
While referencing the B-pillar label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will install a corrected label on the B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 44S3.
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.nhtsa.gov.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins
Jan 05, 2022 – 010000 STEERING
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Jan 05, 2022 – 010000 STEERING
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Jan 05, 2022 – 020000 SUSPENSION
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Jan 05, 2022 – 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank.
Jan 05, 2022 – 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
