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  Safety Recalls of Audi A5 Vehicles

There have been 9 safety recalls for the Audi A5. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi A5.

NHTSA Recall #: 21V825000; Oct. 20, 2021

a rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi E-tron, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi Q7, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Rs Q8, 2022 Audi RS6, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi SQ7, 2022 Audi SQ8
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8 and s8, 2022 audi a5 sportback, a4 sedan, e-tron gt, q3, q5, rs6 avant, a3 sedan, s5 sportback, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rsq8, sq7, sq8, and s3 sedan vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V295000; Apr. 26, 2021

a broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A4, 2019 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A8, 2021 Audi A8, 2020 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q8, 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2019 Audi RS5, 2020 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S4, 2021 Audi S4, 2019 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2020 Audi S8, 2021 Audi S8, 2020 Audi SQ5, 2021 Audi SQ5
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V547000; Jul. 24, 2019

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A5, 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2017 Audi Allroad, 2018 Audi Allroad, 2018 Audi S4, 2018 Audi S5, 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet
Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2018 audi s5 cabriolet, s5 sportback, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 sportback and a5 coupe and 2017-2018 a4 sedan and a4 allroad vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V836000; Nov. 27, 2018

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A5
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V822000; Dec. 20, 2017

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Audi A5
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V675000; Oct. 25, 2017

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A5
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V622000; Oct. 5, 2017

The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Audi A4, 2014 Audi A4, 2015 Audi A4, 2016 Audi A4, 2013 Audi A5, 2014 Audi A5, 2015 Audi A5, 2016 Audi A5, 2013 Audi Q5, 2014 Audi Q5, 2015 Audi Q5, 2016 Audi Q5
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi a5 coupe, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad and q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V002000; Jan. 3, 2017

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Audi A4, 2014 Audi A4, 2015 Audi A4, 2016 Audi A4, 2013 Audi A5, 2014 Audi A5, 2015 Audi A5, 2016 Audi A5, 2017 Audi A5, 2012 Audi A6, 2013 Audi A6, 2014 Audi A6, 2015 Audi A6, 2013 Audi Q5, 2014 Audi Q5, 2015 Audi Q5, 2016 Audi Q5, 2017 Audi Q5
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi a5, a5 cabriolet and q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi allroad and Audi a4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi a6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V376000; May. 27, 2016

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Audi A4, 2009 Audi A4, 2008 Audi A5, 2009 Audi A5, 2008 Audi Q5, 2009 Audi Q5
Component: AIR BAGS
Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (vw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi a4, a5, and q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Audi A5 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 20, 2021   Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2,857
Apr. 26, 2021   Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly 40,993
Jul. 24, 2019   Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) 144,092
Nov. 27, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 12
Dec. 20, 2017   Air Bags:side/window 8,037
Oct. 25, 2017   Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments 31,323
Oct. 5, 2017   Electrical System:wiring 216,913
Jan. 3, 2017   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 342,867
May. 27, 2016   Air Bag 8,381


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Audi A5 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2022 Audi A5 1
2021 Audi A5 1
2020 Audi A5 1
2019 Audi A5 1
2018 Audi A5 4
2017 Audi A5 1
2016 Audi A5 2
2015 Audi A5 2
2014 Audi A5 2
2013 Audi A5 2
2009 Audi A5 1
2008 Audi A5 1