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2018 Audi A5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 9
Latest campaign: Nov 10, 2021

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	3	Jul 24, 2019	19V547000 18V836000 17V822000
Seats	1	Nov 10, 2021	21V874000
Suspension	1	Dec 17, 2018	18V893000
Structure	1	Oct 25, 2017	17V675000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 10, 2021Latest campaign


Nov 10, 202121V874000	Seats A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V874000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under A5 Campaign NHTSA 21V874000 · Nov 10, 2021
Jul 24, 201919V547000	Air bags: frontal passenger side A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V547000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under A5, A5 Cabriolet Campaign NHTSA 19V547000 · Jul 24, 2019
Dec 17, 201818V893000	Suspension: front A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V893000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under A5 Campaign NHTSA 18V893000 · Dec 17, 2018
Nov 27, 201818V836000	Air bags: frontal passenger side If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V836000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under A5 Campaign NHTSA 18V836000 · Nov 27, 2018
Dec 20, 201717V822000	Air bags: side/window 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V822000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under A5 Campaign NHTSA 17V822000 · Dec 20, 2017
Oct 25, 201717V675000	Structure: body door The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V675000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under A5 Campaign NHTSA 17V675000 · Oct 25, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: A5, A5 Cabriolet. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

9Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Power train	2	22
Electrical system	2	22
Engine	2	22
Suspension	1	11
Air bags	1	11
Engine and engine cooling	1	11

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.

Latest reports

Power train
“Without warning or alerts from vehicle, car became disabled while partially into a left turn at a four way intersection. Car engine would rev, but not move. Gear selector worked, but wheels would not turn.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764283
Suspension
“2018 Audi A5 Sportback has 16,500 miles only on it. Used for city driving only; never off road.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760234
Air bags
“My 2018 Audi A5 Sportback previously received Audi Safety Recall 74E3 on January 27, 2023. The recall repair documentation indicates a seat POD (Passenger Occupant Detection System) update was performed.”
Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11755942

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2018 Audi A5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A5 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A5. The most recent, 21V874000 (reported November 10, 2021), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Audi A5 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: seats (1), suspension (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Audi A5?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (22%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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