Audi A4, A5, A6 And 5 More Recall R/2021/236: Rear Axle Suspension Links Nuts Do Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 25 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 10,089
- vehicles in the UK
- 42L1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A4, A5, A6 and 5 more vehicles built between 7 November 2019 and 18 February 2021. One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links. The dealer will replace the affected nuts on the rear axle on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links. Remedy: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected nuts on the rear axle on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A4, A5, A6 and 5 more built between 7 November 2019 and 18 February 2021 may be included. Audi estimates 10,089 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 42L1 or the DVSA reference R/2021/236. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2021/204 on 7 Jun 2021, for vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism…. The one launched after it was R/2021/305 on 15 Aug 2021, for there may be a loss of power and the message Safely stop vehicle may appear. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/236, launched 25 June 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.