2021 Audi A4/A5 Front Towing Loop Opening Missing TSB
If you own a 2021 Audi A4 or A5 and notice the front towing loop opening is missing, don't worry. Technical Service Bulletin 50 20 01 2060825/1 confirms this is an intentional design change from Audi, meaning no repair is needed and no part is actually missing.
Marcus Weber2021 Audi A5
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- Audi A4
- 2021
Symptoms Owners May Notice
Owners of certain 2021 Audi A4, A4 allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, and A5 Sportback vehicles may discover that the "threaded opening for the front towing loop is missing" when attempting to access it. This observation typically occurs after removing the designated cover for the front towing loop, revealing no underlying opening in the bumper foam insert.
This situation can be confusing, as owners might expect to find a threaded receiver for a towing eye in this location, similar to previous models or other vehicles. The perceived absence of this critical component for emergency towing can lead to concerns about vehicle functionality and safety.
Technical Background
Audi Technical Service Bulletin 50 20 01 2060825/1, issued on October 6, 2020, clarifies that the threaded opening for the front towing loop is no longer installed on the front of A4 and A5 platform vehicles as of the
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is the front towing loop opening missing on my 2021 Audi A4 or A5?
- The absence of the front towing loop opening on 2021 Audi A4 and A5 models is an intentional design change by Audi, as detailed in Technical Service Bulletin 50 20 01 2060825/1. It is not a manufacturing defect.
- Do I need to get the missing front towing loop opening repaired?
- No, Audi explicitly states in TSB 50 20 01 2060825/1 that "Make no repairs to the vehicle as this is an intended change." No service or repair is required for the missing front towing loop opening.
- Can I modify my bumper to create an opening for the front towing loop?
- No, Audi strictly prohibits making an opening in the bumper foam insert or any modification of the foam bumper insert in this area. Such actions are not permitted and could potentially damage your vehicle.
- Does this issue affect all Audi A4 and A5 models?
- According to the Technical Service Bulletin, this design change applies to 2020-2021 Audi A4, A4 allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, and A5 Sportback models. For 2021 models specifically, the NHTSA data confirms this applies to the A4 and A5.
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