Audi A5 recalls
19 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Audi A5. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Air bags (5), Seat belts (3), Back over prevention (2), Suspension (2), Electrical system (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2025 Audi S5, Q6 E-Tron, A5 and more recall: Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-899Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles.
- 2025–2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5 and more and 2025 Volkswagen Golf R, GTI recall: Seat belts: front, retractor
September 24, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-638Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-806Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback…
- 2021–2022 Audi A5 Cabriolet, SQ8, S5 and more recall: Back over prevention: display function
October 5, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-742Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet…
- 2019–2021 Audi S5, A4 Allroad, S7 and more recall: Tires
January 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-034Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8…
- 2017–2020 Audi A4, A5, RS 5 and more recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
November 10, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-874Volkswagen 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…
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
October 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-825Volkswagen 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…
- 2021–2022 Audi A6, Q8, A4 and more and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
August 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-606Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback…
- 2019–2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, S5, S4 and more recall: Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly
April 26, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-295Volkswagen 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…
- 2020–2021 Audi A5, RS 5, S5 recall: Electrical system
November 25, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-737Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles.
- 2017–2019 Audi A5, A4 Allroad, RS 5 and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
July 24, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-547Volkswagen 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…
- 2018 Audi A5 recall: Suspension: front
December 17, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-893Volkswagen 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…
- 2017–2018 Audi A5, A4 Allroad recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
November 27, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-836Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles.
- 2012–2017 Audi A6, A5, Q5 and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
April 11, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-229Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles.
- 2018 Audi A5 recall: Air bags: side/window
December 20, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-822Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles.
- 2017–2018 Audi A5, A4 Allroad recall: Structure: body, door, hinge and attachments
October 25, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-675Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles.
- 2013–2016 Audi A5, A4 Allroad, Q5 recall: Electrical system: wiring
October 5, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-622Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles.
- 2012–2017 Audi A4 Allroad, A6, Q5 and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
January 3, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-002Volkswagen 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.
- 2008–2009 Audi Q5, A4, A5 recall: Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
May 27, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-376Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Audi A5 had?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Audi A5, across 13 model years (2008–2025).
Which Audi A5 model year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Audi A5 appears in the most campaigns (6). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Audi A5 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.