Audi is recalling 2020 A4 Allroad vehicles with rear axle misalignment that may cause uneven tire wear and crash risk. Owners must get free rear axle inspection and tire replacement.
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi is recalling 2020 A4 Allroad vehicles due to rear axle misalignment that can cause uneven tire wear and increase crash risk. This issue requires dealers to inspect and adjust the rear axle and replace worn tires at no cost.
Rear axle misalignment can cause tires to wear unevenly, which may lead to reduced traction and a higher risk of losing control during driving. This issue is linked to repairs made for an earlier recall that may not have been properly checked.
Owners of 2020 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles are affected. Drivers with rear axle misalignment from previous repairs may be at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 Audi A4 Allroad has a rear axle misalignment from previous repairs. The recall covers vehicles that were part of an earlier recall (42L1) where rear axle alignment was not properly inspected.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Dealers will inspect your rear axle and adjust alignment if needed, free of charge.
Dealers will replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost if necessary.
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.
The rear axle alignment may not have been properly inspected after previous repairs, causing uneven tire wear and increasing crash risk.
No, you can continue driving but should have your rear axle inspected by a dealer as soon as possible.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2020 Audi A4 Allroad and was part of an earlier recall (42L1) where rear axle alignment wasn't properly checked.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V034000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 22V034000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
