NHTSA recall 21V935000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 21V935000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 42L2 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2021-12-01 |
| Owners notified | 2022-01-27 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Units potentially affected | 10 |
| Part numbers | 9J1616037 D / 9J1616038 D |
| Report | Quarterly report 4, for 2022 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2023-01-26 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 10 |
| Reported remedied | 10 (100%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2022 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The retaining ring on the air suspension struts may come loose.
What can happen
A loose retaining ring may allow air to escape, compromising vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
| 2022 AUDI E-TRON GT |
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A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TSB_2023187_8 | 2026-04-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. |
|---|---|
| TSB_2038689_10 | 2025-11-08. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the rear of vehicle - securing bump stops. |
| TSB_2076604_2 | 2025-10-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension. |
| TSB_2068702_5 | 2025-10-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information on the visual complain tthat grease is emerging from the swivel joint. |
| TSB_2038689_9 | 2025-04-04. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information regaridng securting the bump stops when there are noises form the rear of the vehicle. |
| TSB_2018194_12 | 2025-04-04. Service bulletin. This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks. |
| A4025922076604_1 | 2025-02-05. Service bulletin. This TSB provides informaiton about locating noises coming from suspension. |
| A4025912068702_4 | 2025-02-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides informaiton on the visual complaint that grease is emerging from the sqivel joint. |
| A4025902018194_11 | 2025-02-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin is an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks. |
| A3725312074822_2 | 2025-02-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.