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Audi A5 Recalls

There are currently 25 safety recalls out on the Audi A5. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    06/02/2023
    Recalls number:
    R/2023/052
    Car Build Date:
    12/12/2009 - 15/02/2011
    Concern:
    If A Front Airbag Is Deployed It Is Possible That The Gas Generator Housing In Which The Propellant Is Generated May Burst On Vehicles Manufactured Within A Limited Period.
    Defect:
    If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
    Remedy:
    As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
  • Announcement date:
    14/02/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/036
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF57LA002716
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF51MN002348
    Car Build Date:
    07/11/2019 - 20/02/2021
    Concern:
    Following A Previous Campaign The Toe And/or Camber Values On The Rear Axle May In Certain Circumstances Incorrectly Be Changed Without This Being Noticed
    Defect:
    Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
    Remedy:
    The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    25/06/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/236
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF59LA002698
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF56MN002376
    Car Build Date:
    07/11/2019 - 18/02/2021
    Concern:
    Rear Axle Suspension Links Nuts Do Not Meet Specifications
    Defect:
    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
    Remedy:
    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    07/06/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/204
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF50HA009059
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF53KN002378
    Car Build Date:
    02/12/2015 - 17/12/2018
    Concern:
    Vehicles May Have Been Fitted With A Hinged Towing Bracket On Which The Locking Mechanism In The Hinge Module Could Be Faulty
    Defect:
    Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
    Remedy:
    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
  • Announcement date:
    26/10/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/302
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF57LA021623
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF57LA021623
    Car Build Date:
    09/07/2020 - 10/07/2020
    Concern:
    Seat Frame May Not Be Bolted Correctly To The Rail On The Driver And Passenger Sides
    Defect:
    The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
    Remedy:
    Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
  • Announcement date:
    30/06/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/138
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF50JA016566
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF5XLN003769
    Car Build Date:
    01/06/2017 - 31/03/2020
    Concern:
    Moisture May Enter The Belt-driven Starter-alternator
    Defect:
    It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
    Remedy:
    The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    03/06/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/175
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF45GA023884
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF53KN002378
    Car Build Date:
    02/12/2015 - 17/12/2018
    Concern:
    The Locking Mechanism In The Hinged Towing Bracket Could Be Faulty
    Defect:
    Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
    Remedy:
    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
  • Announcement date:
    09/05/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/149
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF52KA038151
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF54KN006309
    Car Build Date:
    26/02/2019 - 14/03/2019
    Concern:
    An Error In The Casting Process May Affect The Rigidity Of The Shock Absorber Fork
    Defect:
    An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.
    Remedy:
    The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    18/03/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/099
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8T6FA001038
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8T4GA069923
    Car Build Date:
    18/02/2014 - 02/09/2016
    Concern:
    Fuel May Escape From One Or Both Fuel Rails
    Defect:
    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
    Remedy:
    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/365
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF58JA028349
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF58JA028349
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017
    Concern:
    Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently Tightened
    Defect:
    Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace bolts as required.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/365
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF51JA024434
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF51JA024434
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017
    Concern:
    Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently Tightened
    Defect:
    Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace bolts as required.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/365
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF57JA027936
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF57JA027936
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017
    Concern:
    Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently Tightened
    Defect:
    Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace bolts as required.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/365
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF50HA037539
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF50HA037539
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017
    Concern:
    Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently Tightened
    Defect:
    Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace bolts as required.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/365
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF51HA036951
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF51HA036951
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017
    Concern:
    Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently Tightened
    Defect:
    Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace bolts as required.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/365
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF55JA016742
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF55JA016742
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017
    Concern:
    Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently Tightened
    Defect:
    Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace bolts as required.
  • Announcement date:
    11/06/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/152
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8F0CN003611
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8FXDN005397
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2011 - 31/05/2017
    Concern:
    Risk Of Overheating And Failure Of Additional Coolant Pump
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles moisture may enter the electronic components and cause overheating and failure of the additional coolant pump. localised smoulder damage cannot be ruled out and in individual cases may cause vehicle to catch fire.
    Remedy:
    The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out
  • Announcement date:
    11/06/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/152
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8T0CA041725
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8TXDA057965
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2011 - 31/05/2017
    Concern:
    Risk Of Overheating And Failure Of Additional Coolant Pump
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles moisture may enter the electronic components and cause overheating and failure of the additional coolant pump. localised smoulder damage cannot be ruled out and in individual cases may cause vehicle to catch fire.
    Remedy:
    The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out
  • Announcement date:
    19/02/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/051
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8T1BA071539
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8T0GA015261
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2011 - 31/07/2015
    Concern:
    Auxilliary Heater Element In Air Conditioning May Fail And/or Overheat
    Defect:
    The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
  • Announcement date:
    08/01/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/334
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8T6BA072380
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8T4GA015182
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2011 - 31/07/2015
    Concern:
    Auxilliary Heater Element In Air Conditioning May Fail And/or Overheat
    Defect:
    The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
  • Announcement date:
    01/05/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/115
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8D0CN002863
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8FXDN018070
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2011 - 31/10/2016
    Concern:
    Coolant Pump May Overheat
    Defect:
    Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
    Remedy:
    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    01/05/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/115
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8T0CA007557
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8TXDA078749
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2011 - 31/10/2016
    Concern:
    Coolant Pump May Overheat
    Defect:
    Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
    Remedy:
    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    20/02/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/078
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZF50HA001897
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZF5XHA003060
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2016 - 31/10/2016
    Concern:
    Airbag/belt Tensioners May Not Trigger In Event Of An Accident
    Defect:
    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    20/04/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/031
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8F0BN019774
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8TXCA031591
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2011 - 30/04/2012
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
  • Announcement date:
    01/10/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/098
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8F0CN013541
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8FXDN005187
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/2012 - 27/08/2014
    Concern:
    Reduction In Braking Performance
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
    Remedy:
    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    01/10/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/098
    VIN start:
    WAUZZZ8TOCA052904
    VIN end:
    WAUZZZ8TXDA043189
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/2012 - 27/08/2014
    Concern:
    Reduction In Braking Performance
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
    Remedy:
    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
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