RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

Audi A5 recalls

19 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

19recalls on file
19with a remedy available
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Dec 2025latest recall
Air bags 5Seats & belts 3Camera, lights & visibility 3Steering & suspension 3Electrical 2Engine & powertrain 2Body & latches 1
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This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

25V899000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt.Seats & beltsFree replacement28KunitsDec 202525V638000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.Seats & beltsFree replacement1,042unitsSep 202522V806000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement6,076unitsOct 202222V742000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallDue to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update170KunitsOct 202222V034000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.Steering & suspensionFree replacement31KunitsJan 202221V874000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the…Air bagsFree replacement208KunitsNov 202121V825000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallA software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair2,857unitsOct 202121V606000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing…Seats & beltsFree replacement45KunitsAug 202121V295000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.Steering & suspensionFree replacement41KunitsApr 202120V737000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.ElectricalFree repair5,426unitsNov 202019V547000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallOxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction…Air bagsFree repair145KunitsJul 201918V893000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front…Steering & suspensionFree replacement36unitsDec 201818V836000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallA passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air…Air bagsFree repair12unitsNov 201818V229000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThese vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris…Engine & powertrainFree software update343KunitsApr 201817V822000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly.Air bagsFree repair8,037unitsDec 201717V675000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Structure recallThe aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.Body & latchesFree replacement31KunitsOct 201717V622000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallContact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.ElectricalFree software update217KunitsOct 201717V002000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThese vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the…Engine & powertrainFree software update343KunitsJan 201716V376000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.Air bagsFree replacement8,381unitsMay 2016