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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2010 Audi A5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
50
Latest campaign
Jan 30, 2018

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags2Jan 30, 2018
18V08200016V078000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 30, 2018Latest campaign
Jan 30, 201818V082000

Air bags: frontal driver side

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants…

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V082000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V082000 · Jan 30, 2018
Feb 10, 201616V078000

Air bags: frontal driver side

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V078000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V078000 · Feb 10, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component50

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
50Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags2958000
Engine1020000
Structure36000
Engine and engine cooling24000
Visibility24000
Unknown or other12000
Electrical system12000
Tires12000
Fuel/propulsion system12000
Power train12000
Steering12000
Suspension12000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names A5, A5 Cabriolet.

Latest reports

  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2010 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 08/17/2021 · ODI 11429505
  • Engine

    “I bought the car used and within the first month of purchase and to start putting an additional 1qt of oil on every 1000 miles...now few mints later I have to do that more often on every 500miles...”

    Filed 09/30/2020 · ODI 11361935
  • Unknown or other

    “Car runs out of engine oil within 2 to 3 weeks of oil change, I have changed the oil three times over the course of 2.5 months.”

    Filed 12/19/2019 · ODI 11290000

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2010 Audi A5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A5 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Audi A5. The most recent, 18V082000 (reported January 30, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 Audi A5 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Audi A5?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 50 filed with NHTSA (58%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Audi A5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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