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(Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles.  The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.", "consequence": "A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 74E3.  This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9).  Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V547000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2018, "received": "2019-07-24", "component": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles.  Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.", "consequence": "A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge.  The recall began September 9, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "18V836000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2018, "received": "2018-11-27", "component": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles.  A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.", "consequence": "If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.", "remedy": "Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began December 19, 2018.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "17V675000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2018, "received": "2017-10-25", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles.  The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.", "consequence": "The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.", "remedy": "Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge.  The recall began March 13, 2018.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "other", "structure"], "recall_covered_share": 15.7, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2018, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:41:30+00:00", "segment": "luxury-sedan", "idx_vs_all": 0.14, "idx_vs_make": 0.65, "idx_vs_year": 0.12, "idx_vs_segment": 1.16, "early_idx": 0.09, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 4, "n_in_year": 73, "peers_year": [{"make": "Lexus", "model": "ES", "per_year": 0.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.01, "complaints": 5, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "per_year": 5.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.14, "complaints": 51, "self": true}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "per_year": 6.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.16, "complaints": 59, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "E-Class", "per_year": 7.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.18, "complaints": 66, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "5 Series", "per_year": 9.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.21, "complaints": 78, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "C-Class", "per_year": 14.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.35, "complaints": 129, "self": false}], "prev_year": null, "next_year": {"year": 2019, "per_year": 1.0, "complaints": 8}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "injury fatality", "docs": 11, "ratio": 2270.7}, {"term": "fire injury", "docs": 11, "ratio": 1756.6}, {"term": "crash fire", "docs": 11, "ratio": 1275.3}, {"term": "component available", "docs": 10, "ratio": 480.9}, {"term": "communications", "docs": 10, "ratio": 421.1}, {"term": "available requested", "docs": 6, "ratio": 2672.7}], "hvac": [{"term": "camera", "docs": 3, "ratio": 9.5}, {"term": "system", "docs": 3, "ratio": 2.2}, {"term": "safety", "docs": 3, "ratio": 2.1}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2019-05-23", "last_filed": "2023-12-14", "median_filing_delay_days": 6, "limited_data": true, "complaints": 8, "crashes": 0, "fires": 0, "injuries": 1, "deaths": 0, "severe": 0, "severe_share": 0.0, "injuries_per_100": 12.5, "per_year": 1.0, "age_years": 7.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 2, "share": 25.0, "ratio": 1.13}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 2, "share": 25.0, "ratio": 1.59}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 2, "share": 25.0, "ratio": 6.55}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 1, "share": 12.5, "ratio": 2.06}, {"group": "adas", "count": 1, "share": 12.5, "ratio": 2.18}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2019, "count": 1}, {"year": 2021, "count": 1}, {"year": 2022, "count": 2}, {"year": 2023, "count": 4}], "early": 1, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 1, "share": 12.5}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 1, "share": 12.5}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 6, "share": 75.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 54, "recent_12m": 0, "prior_12m": 0, "recent_trend": null, "recalls": 1, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "21V874000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2019, "received": "2021-11-10", "component": "SEATS", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles.  The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.", "consequence": "A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 74E3.  This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9).  Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["other"], "recall_covered_share": 0.0, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2019, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:41:32+00:00", "segment": "luxury-sedan", "idx_vs_all": 0.02, "idx_vs_make": 0.11, "idx_vs_year": 0.02, "idx_vs_segment": 0.2, "early_idx": 0.01, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 1, "n_in_year": 76, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "per_year": 1.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.02, "complaints": 8, "self": true}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "ES", "per_year": 4.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.1, "complaints": 34, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "5 Series", "per_year": 5.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.12, "complaints": 38, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "per_year": 5.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.13, "complaints": 41, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "E-Class", "per_year": 7.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.17, "complaints": 54, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "C-Class", "per_year": 9.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.23, "complaints": 75, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2018, "per_year": 5.9, "complaints": 51}, "next_year": {"year": 2020, "per_year": 23.5, "complaints": 157}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2022-03-11", "last_filed": "2026-08-12", "median_filing_delay_days": 35, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 157, "crashes": 1, "fires": 0, "injuries": 0, "deaths": 0, "severe": 1, "severe_share": 0.6, "injuries_per_100": 0.0, "per_year": 23.5, "age_years": 6.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 122, "share": 77.7, "ratio": 4.93}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 30, "share": 19.1, "ratio": 2.13}, {"group": "other", "count": 2, "share": 1.3, "ratio": 0.72}, {"group": "engine", "count": 1, "share": 0.6, "ratio": 0.03}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 1, "share": 0.6, "ratio": 0.1}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 1, "share": 0.6, "ratio": 0.24}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2022, "count": 2}, {"year": 2023, "count": 2}, {"year": 2025, "count": 148}, {"year": 2026, "count": 5}], "early": 0, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 1, "share": 0.6}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 1, "share": 0.6}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 8, "share": 5.1}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 147, "share": 93.6}], "median_age_months": 64, "recent_12m": 6, "prior_12m": 147, "recent_trend": "falling", "recalls": 3, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "22V034000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2020, "received": "2022-01-26", "component": "TIRES", "summary": "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.", "consequence": "Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V874000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2020, "received": "2021-11-10", "component": "SEATS", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles.  The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.", "consequence": "A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 74E3.  This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9).  Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V295000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2020, "received": "2021-04-26", "component": "SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY", "summary": "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.", "consequence": "A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["other", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 1.9, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2020, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:41:35+00:00", "segment": "luxury-sedan", "idx_vs_all": 0.56, "idx_vs_make": 2.58, "idx_vs_year": 0.62, "idx_vs_segment": 4.61, "early_idx": 0.0, "band": "fewer", "rank_in_year": 40, "n_in_year": 82, "peers_year": [{"make": "BMW", "model": "5 Series", "per_year": 2.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.05, "complaints": 15, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "E-Class", "per_year": 3.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.07, "complaints": 20, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "ES", "per_year": 3.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.09, "complaints": 24, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "C-Class", "per_year": 6.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.16, "complaints": 46, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "per_year": 7.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.19, "complaints": 52, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "per_year": 23.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.56, "complaints": 157, "self": true}], "prev_year": {"year": 2019, "per_year": 1.0, "complaints": 8}, "next_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 2.1, "complaints": 12}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "mmi", "docs": 104, "ratio": 776.3}, {"term": "reboots", "docs": 57, "ratio": 276.6}, {"term": "camera", "docs": 77, "ratio": 16.0}, {"term": "navigation", "docs": 55, "ratio": 46.5}, {"term": "backup", "docs": 54, "ratio": 38.6}, {"term": "user", "docs": 30, "ratio": 81.5}], "hvac": [{"term": "mmi", "docs": 25, "ratio": 758.9}, {"term": "reboots", "docs": 13, "ratio": 256.6}, {"term": "rebooting", "docs": 7, "ratio": 197.5}, {"term": "camera", "docs": 13, "ratio": 11.0}, {"term": "randomly", "docs": 11, "ratio": 14.4}, {"term": "backup", "docs": 8, "ratio": 23.3}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2021-05-25", "last_filed": "2025-10-08", "median_filing_delay_days": 84, "limited_data": true, "complaints": 12, "crashes": 3, "fires": 0, "injuries": 1, "deaths": 0, "severe": 3, "severe_share": 25.0, "injuries_per_100": 8.3, "per_year": 2.1, "age_years": 5.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 3, "share": 25.0, "ratio": 1.59}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 3, "share": 25.0, "ratio": 10.03}, {"group": "adas", "count": 2, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 2.91}, {"group": "engine", "count": 1, "share": 8.3, "ratio": 0.37}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 1, "share": 8.3, "ratio": 0.71}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 1, "share": 8.3, "ratio": 2.17}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 1, "share": 8.3, "ratio": 0.93}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2021, "count": 3}, {"year": 2022, "count": 1}, {"year": 2024, "count": 1}, {"year": 2025, "count": 7}], "early": 4, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 4, "share": 33.3}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 1, "share": 8.3}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 7, "share": 58.3}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 47, "recent_12m": 1, "prior_12m": 6, "recent_trend": null, "recalls": 4, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "22V742000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-10-05", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles.  Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V034000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-01-26", "component": "TIRES", "summary": "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.", "consequence": "Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V606000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-08-05", "component": "SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V295000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-04-26", "component": "SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY", "summary": "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.", "consequence": "A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "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.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "electrical", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 58.3, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2021, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:41:37+00:00", "segment": "luxury-sedan", "idx_vs_all": 0.05, "idx_vs_make": 0.23, "idx_vs_year": 0.05, "idx_vs_segment": 0.41, "early_idx": 0.07, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 1, "n_in_year": 85, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "per_year": 2.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.05, "complaints": 12, "self": true}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "C-Class", "per_year": 2.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.06, "complaints": 15, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "E-Class", "per_year": 3.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.08, "complaints": 20, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "5 Series", "per_year": 4.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.11, "complaints": 26, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "per_year": 5.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.14, "complaints": 33, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "ES", "per_year": 6.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.15, "complaints": 35, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2020, "per_year": 23.5, "complaints": 157}, "next_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 1.3, "complaints": 6}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2022-02-16", "last_filed": "2026-06-12", "median_filing_delay_days": 29, "limited_data": true, "complaints": 6, "crashes": 0, "fires": 0, "injuries": 0, "deaths": 0, "severe": 0, "severe_share": 0.0, "injuries_per_100": 0.0, "per_year": 1.3, "age_years": 4.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 3, "share": 50.0, "ratio": 2.25}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 1, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 1.06}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 1, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 4.37}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 1, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 1.86}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2022, "count": 2}, {"year": 2023, "count": 1}, {"year": 2026, "count": 3}], "early": 3, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 3, "share": 50.0}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 3, "share": 50.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 49, "recent_12m": 3, "prior_12m": 0, "recent_trend": null, "recalls": 3, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "22V806000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-10-26", "component": "EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V368000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-05-23", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles.  The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.", "consequence": "An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V825000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2022, "received": "2021-10-20", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles.  A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["electrical", "engine"], "recall_covered_share": 66.7, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2022, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:41:39+00:00", "segment": "luxury-sedan", "idx_vs_all": 0.03, "idx_vs_make": 0.14, "idx_vs_year": 0.03, "idx_vs_segment": 0.26, "early_idx": 0.04, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 1, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "per_year": 1.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.03, "complaints": 6, "self": true}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "per_year": 1.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.04, "complaints": 8, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "ES", "per_year": 3.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.07, "complaints": 14, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "5 Series", "per_year": 3.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.08, "complaints": 16, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "E-Class", "per_year": 4.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.11, "complaints": 21, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "C-Class", "per_year": 5.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.13, "complaints": 26, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 2.1, "complaints": 12}, "next_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 3.0, "complaints": 11}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2022-12-31", "last_filed": "2026-07-13", "median_filing_delay_days": 3, "limited_data": true, "complaints": 11, "crashes": 1, "fires": 0, "injuries": 1, "deaths": 0, "severe": 1, "severe_share": 9.1, "injuries_per_100": 9.1, "per_year": 3.0, "age_years": 3.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 3, "share": 27.3, "ratio": 1.23}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 2, "share": 18.2, "ratio": 1.16}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 2, "share": 18.2, "ratio": 7.3}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 1, "share": 9.1, "ratio": 1.5}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 1, "share": 9.1, "ratio": 2.38}, {"group": "adas", "count": 1, "share": 9.1, "ratio": 1.59}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 1, "share": 9.1, "ratio": 1.02}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2022, "count": 1}, {"year": 2023, "count": 2}, {"year": 2024, "count": 2}, {"year": 2025, "count": 4}, {"year": 2026, "count": 2}], "early": 5, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 3, "share": 27.3}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 3, "share": 27.3}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 3, "share": 27.3}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 2, "share": 18.2}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 20, "recent_12m": 3, "prior_12m": 3, "recent_trend": null, "recalls": 1, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "24V251000", "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-04-03", "component": "AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER", "summary": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles.  An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.", "consequence": "A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags"], "recall_covered_share": 9.1, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2023, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:41:42+00:00", "segment": "luxury-sedan", "idx_vs_all": 0.07, "idx_vs_make": 0.33, "idx_vs_year": 0.07, "idx_vs_segment": 0.59, "early_idx": 0.06, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 5, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "BMW", "model": "5 Series", "per_year": 2.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.06, "complaints": 9, "self": false}, {"make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "per_year": 3.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.07, "complaints": 11, "self": true}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "per_year": 3.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.08, "complaints": 12, "self": false}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "ES", "per_year": 3.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.08, "complaints": 12, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "E-Class", "per_year": 6.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.15, "complaints": 24, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "C-Class", "per_year": 6.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.16, "complaints": 25, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 1.3, "complaints": 6}, "next_year": {"year": 2024, "per_year": 2.2, "complaints": 6}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2024-01-15", "last_filed": "2025-06-01", "median_filing_delay_days": 8, "limited_data": true, "complaints": 6, "crashes": 0, "fires": 0, "injuries": 0, "deaths": 0, "severe": 0, "severe_share": 0.0, "injuries_per_100": 0.0, "per_year": 2.2, "age_years": 2.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 2, "share": 33.3, "ratio": 1.5}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 2, "share": 33.3, "ratio": 13.36}, {"group": "steering", "count": 1, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 2.57}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 1, "share": 16.7, "ratio": 1.86}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2024, "count": 3}, {"year": 2025, "count": 3}], "early": 6, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 3, "share": 50.0}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 3, "share": 50.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 14, "recent_12m": 0, "prior_12m": 4, "recent_trend": null, "recalls": 0, "recall_list": [], "recall_groups": [], "recall_covered_share": 0.0, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "year": 2024, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:41:45+00:00", "segment": "luxury-sedan", "idx_vs_all": 0.05, "idx_vs_make": 0.24, "idx_vs_year": 0.06, "idx_vs_segment": 0.43, "early_idx": 0.09, "band": "far_fewer", "rank_in_year": 2, "n_in_year": 89, "peers_year": [{"make": "Audi", "model": "A4", "per_year": 2.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.05, "complaints": 6, "self": true}, {"make": "Lexus", "model": "ES", "per_year": 3.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.08, "complaints": 9, "self": false}, {"make": "BMW", "model": "3 Series", "per_year": 3.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.09, "complaints": 10, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "C-Class", "per_year": 5.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.13, "complaints": 15, "self": false}, {"make": "Mercedes-Benz", "model": "E-Class", "per_year": 9.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.22, "complaints": 25, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 3.0, "complaints": 11}, "next_year": null, "investigations": [], "keywords": {}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}]}