Audi RS 5 (2018-2019): Electrical system
Recall 20V760000 · Dec 9, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
2,355
vehicles affected
2,355
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V760000
- Date
- Dec 9, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,355
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.
What can happen
In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V760000?
1 model: Audi RS 5 (2018-2019), about 2,355 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V760000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.
What can happen?
In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.