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2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5. The most recent was reported on November 10, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A5, A5 CABRIOLET, RS 5, S5, S5 CABRIOLET.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V874000November 10, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
20V760000December 9, 2020Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
19V547000July 24, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
18V893000December 17, 2018Suspension › Front
18V836000November 27, 2018Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
18V325000May 16, 2018Air Bags
17V822000December 20, 2017Air Bags › Side/Window
17V675000October 25, 2017Structure › Body › Door › Hinge And Attachments

Systems involved: Air Bags (5) · Electrical System (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V874000Manufacturer no. 74E3

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
November 10, 2021
Owner notification
January 7, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
208,332 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
February 12, 2017 – July 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, RS 5, S5

Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V874000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V760000Manufacturer no. 27i6

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
December 9, 2020
Owner notification
January 19, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,355 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RS 5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V760000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V547000Manufacturer no. 74D9

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2019
Owner notification
September 9, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
145,337 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
February 7, 2017 – July 28, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5, A5 CABRIOLET, RS 5, S5, S5 CABRIOLET

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V547000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V893000Manufacturer no. 40O2

Suspension › Front

Report received by NHTSA
December 17, 2018
Owner notification
January 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
36 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
September 11, 2018 – September 18, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.

Safety risk

A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V893000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V836000Manufacturer no. 69Y4

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
November 27, 2018
Owner notification
December 19, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
April 4, 2017 – October 20, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V836000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V325000Manufacturer no. 69W6

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Owner notification
July 13, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
548 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
March 12, 2017 – May 12, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
S5 CABRIOLET

Components: Air Bags; Air Bags › Side/Window

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.

Safety risk

If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V325000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V822000Manufacturer no. 69T7

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2017
Owner notification
January 18, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,037 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
November 17, 2016 – December 14, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V822000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V675000Manufacturer no. 70G6

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge And Attachments

Report received by NHTSA
October 25, 2017
Owner notification
March 13, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
31,323 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS 5
February 7, 2017 – September 28, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
A5

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.

Safety risk

The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V675000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 12, 2021.