2018 Audi A5 recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V874000 · 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 202119V547000 · 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 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 2017