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Use caution Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 26, 2022

Audi A4 Allroad 2020 Tires Recall: Rear Axle Misalignment Risk

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.

Plain-English summary generated from official NHTSA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79199-audi-a4-allroad-2020-tires-recall-rear-axle-misalignment-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79199-audi-a4-allroad-2020-tires-recall-rear-axle-misalignment-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V034000

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“Audi A4 Allroad 2020 Tires Recall: Rear Axle Misalignment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79199-audi-a4-allroad-2020-tires-recall-rear-axle-misalignment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V034000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V034000).

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 because the rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after prior repairs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced this recall on Jan. 26, 2022.

How to tell if you have it

  • Audi A4 Allroad, 2020-2021
  • Audi A5 Sportback, 2019-2021
  • Audi RS5 Coupe, 2019-2021
  • Audi RS5 Sportback, 2019-2021
  • Audi S5 Sportback, 2019-2021
  • Audi A4 Sedan, 2020-2021
  • Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2020-2021
  • Audi A5 Coupe, 2020-2021
  • Audi A6 Allroad, 2020-2021
  • Audi A6 Sedan, 2020-2021
  • Audi A7, 2020-2021
  • Audi A8, 2020-2021
  • Audi Q5, 2020-2021
  • Audi S4 Sedan, 2020-2021
  • Audi S5 Coupe, 2019-2021
  • Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2019-2021
  • Audi S6 Sedan, 2020-2021
  • Audi S7, 2020-2021
  • Audi S8, 2020-2021
  • Audi SQ5, 2020-2021
  • Audi Q5 Sportback, 2021
  • Audi Q7, 2021
  • Audi Q8, 2021
  • Audi RS6 Avant, 2021
  • Audi RS7, 2021
  • Audi RSQ8, 2021
  • Audi SQ5 Sportback, 2021
  • Audi SQ7, 2021
  • Audi SQ8, 2021

What to do

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

The hazard

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall addresses rear axles that may not have been inspected after repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2025 Kia Telluride spare tire recall (2025-10-31), a 2025 Nissan Rogue incorrect spare tire pressure recall (2025-12-23), and a 2026 Winnebago Revel incorrect tire label recall (2026-06-12).

How to tell if you have this one

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.

  • Brand
    Audi
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Audi Customer Service

    Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.

  2. Get Rear Axle Inspection

    Dealers will inspect your rear axle and adjust alignment if needed, free of charge.

  3. Replace Worn Tires

    Dealers will replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost if necessary.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 36 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jan 26, 202212. Owner letters mailed: Mar 3, 202222022
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

Take action

Contact Audi

We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18002532834
Subject: Recall 22V034000 — Audi A4 Allroad 2020 Tires Recall: Rear Axle Misalignment Risk

Hello,

I own a Audi A4 Allroad 2020 Tires Recall: Rear Axle Misalignment Risk 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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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V034000 (January 26, 2022)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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