# Service bulletin A4221462038689\_5

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10199925
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-08\-04
- Manufacturer's number: A4221462038689\_5
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-08\-02
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:REAR

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle is driven over bumps.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10199925-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10199925-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2020 AUDI A3
- 2022 AUDI A3
- 2015 AUDI A3 ETRON
- 2016 to 2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E\-TRON
- 2015 to 2022 AUDI A4
- 2015 to 2022 AUDI A5
- 2015 to 2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 2015 to 2021 AUDI ALLROAD
- AUDI AUDI
- 2015 to 2022 AUDI Q3
- 2015 to 2021 AUDI Q5
- 2022 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK
- 2017 to 2020 AUDI RS 3
- 2022 AUDI RS 3
- 2018 to 2019 AUDI RS 5
- 2021 to 2022 AUDI RS 5
- 2015 AUDI RS 5 CABRIOLET
- 2021 AUDI RS3
- 2015 AUDI RS5
- 2016 to 2017 AUDI RS5
- 2016 to 2017 AUDI RS5 CABRIOLET
- 2015 to 2020 AUDI S3
- 2021 AUDI S3
- 2022 AUDI S3
- 2015 to 2016 AUDI S4
- 2018 to 2022 AUDI S4
- 2015 to 2022 AUDI S5
- 2018 to 2022 AUDI SQ5

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023659](/recalls/tc/2023659.md), 2023-12-13: Accessories
- [22V806000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V806000.md), 2022-10-26: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO \(TOUCH\)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- [22V102000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V102000.md), 2022-02-23: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2022022](/recalls/tc/2022022.md), 2022-01-26: Suspension
- [22V034000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V034000.md), 2022-01-26: TIRES; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON\-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- [2021249](/recalls/tc/2021249.md), 2021-04-26: Suspension
- [21V295000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V295000.md), 2021-04-26: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON\-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- [19V114000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V114000.md), 2019-02-20: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
- [18V893000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V893000.md), 2018-12-17: SUSPENSION:FRONT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_2068629\_3](/bulletins/11036907.md), 2026-09-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end.
- [TSB\_2069077\_4](/bulletins/11035802.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a knocking noise from the front of the vehicle when changing direction on a vehicle equipped with a ceramic brake system.
- [TSB\_2061464\_12](/bulletins/11035800.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2043424\_20](/bulletins/11035799.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
- [TSB\_2061464\_1](/bulletins/11030992.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2023187\_8](/bulletins/11030983.md), 2026-04-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- [TSB\_2062633\_6](/bulletins/11029371.md), 2026-03-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Thisbulleitn provides informaiotn when there are cracking/craking noises during load changes, or sever vehicle body torsion.
- [TSB\_2043424\_19](/bulletins/11028480.md), 2026-02-06, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
- [TSB\_2059665\_7](/bulletins/11025400.md), 2025-11-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information parameter settings for suspension control unit J775.
- [TSB\_2069077\_3](/bulletins/11025332.md), 2025-11-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a knocking noise from the front of the vehicle when changing direction on a vehicle equipped with a ceramic brake system.

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