Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 12, 2020
Audi RS5 (2019) Recall: Rear Crash Risk of Doors Not Opening
Audi is recalling certain 2018-2019 RS5 coupes due to a faulty battery cover that may prevent doors from opening after a rear crash, increasing injury risk.
In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.
“Audi RS5 (2019) Recall: Rear Crash Risk of Doors Not Opening.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223454-audi-rs5-2019-recall-rear-crash-risk-of-doors-not. Based on NHTSA recall #20V760000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V760000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles due to an incorrect positive battery terminal cover that may prevent doors from opening after a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on September 12, 2020. Dealers will replace the cover free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Audi RS5 Coupe, 2018-2019
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
The hazard
In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has had 276 other recalls on record since October 20, 2014. Other recent recalls include a Volkswagen Audi Q3 steering recall (October 23, 2026), a Volkswagen ID.4 battery fire risk recall (September 30, 2026), and a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan engine stall recall (September 10, 2026). Similar recent recalls of other products include a Toyota Prius electrical recall (January 28, 2026), a Nissan Sentra door recall (January 21, 2026), and a Rivian R2 electrical system recall (September 29, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Audi RS5 coupes. The recall began January 19, 2021, and Audi will notify owners directly.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free replacement of the battery cover.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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