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Passenger cars (Audi Q5 40TDIq and 37 other models) - Repair
Official notice
22 Sept 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi Q5 40TDIq and 37 other models) - Repair. Defect in the suspension (nuts). ■ Defective component: Suspension (nuts). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed not to comply with standards: The material of the nuts securing the rear suspension arms is unsuitable, and some may develop premature corrosion cracking. As a result, the threaded fasteners securing the arms may loosen, causing play and abnormal noise and, in the worst case, preventing normal steering operation. Published 2021-09-22.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3276 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the affected nuts with non-defective parts. Also replace any damaged bolt threads or arms with new parts.
Recall number
外-3276
Official notice
2021-09-22
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the suspension (nuts). ■ Defective component: Suspension (nuts). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed not to comply with standards: The material of the nuts securing the rear suspension arms is unsuitable, and some may develop premature corrosion cracking. As a result, the threaded fasteners securing the arms may loosen, causing play and abnormal noise and, in the worst case, preventing normal steering operation.
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Brand: Audi. Contact: アウディジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-598119.
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