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.
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
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Announcement date:06/02/2023Recalls number:R/2023/052Car Build Date:12/12/2009 - 15/02/2011Concern: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.
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Announcement date:14/02/2022Recalls number:R/2022/036VIN start:WAUZZZF57LA002716VIN end:WAUZZZF51MN002348Car Build Date:07/11/2019 - 20/02/2021Concern:Following A Previous Campaign The Toe And/or Camber Values On The Rear Axle May In Certain Circumstances Incorrectly Be Changed Without This Being NoticedDefect: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.
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Announcement date:25/06/2021Recalls number:R/2021/236VIN start:WAUZZZF59LA002698VIN end:WAUZZZF56MN002376Car Build Date:07/11/2019 - 18/02/2021Concern:Rear Axle Suspension Links Nuts Do Not Meet SpecificationsDefect: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.
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Announcement date:07/06/2021Recalls number:R/2021/204VIN start:WAUZZZF50HA009059VIN end:WAUZZZF53KN002378Car Build Date:02/12/2015 - 17/12/2018Concern:Vehicles May Have Been Fitted With A Hinged Towing Bracket On Which The Locking Mechanism In The Hinge Module Could Be FaultyDefect: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.
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Announcement date:26/10/2020Recalls number:R/2020/302VIN start:WAUZZZF57LA021623VIN end:WAUZZZF57LA021623Car Build Date:09/07/2020 - 10/07/2020Concern:Seat Frame May Not Be Bolted Correctly To The Rail On The Driver And Passenger SidesDefect:The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger sideRemedy:Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
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Announcement date:30/06/2020Recalls number:R/2020/138VIN start:WAUZZZF50JA016566VIN end:WAUZZZF5XLN003769Car Build Date:01/06/2017 - 31/03/2020Concern:Moisture May Enter The Belt-driven Starter-alternatorDefect:It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.Remedy:The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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Announcement date:03/06/2019Recalls number:R/2019/175VIN start:WAUZZZF45GA023884VIN end:WAUZZZF53KN002378Car Build Date:02/12/2015 - 17/12/2018Concern:The Locking Mechanism In The Hinged Towing Bracket Could Be FaultyDefect: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.
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Announcement date:09/05/2019Recalls number:R/2019/149VIN start:WAUZZZF52KA038151VIN end:WAUZZZF54KN006309Car Build Date:26/02/2019 - 14/03/2019Concern:An Error In The Casting Process May Affect The Rigidity Of The Shock Absorber ForkDefect: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.
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Announcement date:18/03/2019Recalls number:R/2019/099VIN start:WAUZZZ8T6FA001038VIN end:WAUZZZ8T4GA069923Car Build Date:18/02/2014 - 02/09/2016Concern:Fuel May Escape From One Or Both Fuel RailsDefect: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.
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Announcement date:14/12/2018Recalls number:R/2018/365VIN start:WAUZZZF58JA028349VIN end:WAUZZZF58JA028349Car Build Date:01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017Concern:Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently TightenedDefect:Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.Remedy:Check and replace bolts as required.
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Announcement date:14/12/2018Recalls number:R/2018/365VIN start:WAUZZZF51JA024434VIN end:WAUZZZF51JA024434Car Build Date:01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017Concern:Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently TightenedDefect:Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.Remedy:Check and replace bolts as required.
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Announcement date:14/12/2018Recalls number:R/2018/365VIN start:WAUZZZF57JA027936VIN end:WAUZZZF57JA027936Car Build Date:01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017Concern:Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently TightenedDefect:Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.Remedy:Check and replace bolts as required.
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Announcement date:14/12/2018Recalls number:R/2018/365VIN start:WAUZZZF50HA037539VIN end:WAUZZZF50HA037539Car Build Date:01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017Concern:Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently TightenedDefect:Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.Remedy:Check and replace bolts as required.
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Announcement date:14/12/2018Recalls number:R/2018/365VIN start:WAUZZZF51HA036951VIN end:WAUZZZF51HA036951Car Build Date:01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017Concern:Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently TightenedDefect:Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.Remedy:Check and replace bolts as required.
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Announcement date:14/12/2018Recalls number:R/2018/365VIN start:WAUZZZF55JA016742VIN end:WAUZZZF55JA016742Car Build Date:01/02/2017 - 31/07/2017Concern:Passenger Airbag Module Bolts Securing To The Dash Panel May Be Insufficiently TightenedDefect:Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.Remedy:Check and replace bolts as required.
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Announcement date:11/06/2018Recalls number:R/2018/152VIN start:WAUZZZ8F0CN003611VIN end:WAUZZZ8FXDN005397Car Build Date:01/05/2011 - 31/05/2017Concern:Risk Of Overheating And Failure Of Additional Coolant PumpDefect: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
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Announcement date:11/06/2018Recalls number:R/2018/152VIN start:WAUZZZ8T0CA041725VIN end:WAUZZZ8TXDA057965Car Build Date:01/05/2011 - 31/05/2017Concern:Risk Of Overheating And Failure Of Additional Coolant PumpDefect: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
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Announcement date:19/02/2018Recalls number:R/2018/051VIN start:WAUZZZ8T1BA071539VIN end:WAUZZZ8T0GA015261Car Build Date:01/04/2011 - 31/07/2015Concern:Auxilliary Heater Element In Air Conditioning May Fail And/or OverheatDefect: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.
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Announcement date:08/01/2018Recalls number:R/2017/334VIN start:WAUZZZ8T6BA072380VIN end:WAUZZZ8T4GA015182Car Build Date:01/04/2011 - 31/07/2015Concern:Auxilliary Heater Element In Air Conditioning May Fail And/or OverheatDefect: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.
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Announcement date:01/05/2017Recalls number:R/2017/115VIN start:WAUZZZ8D0CN002863VIN end:WAUZZZ8FXDN018070Car Build Date:01/05/2011 - 31/10/2016Concern:Coolant Pump May OverheatDefect: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.
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Announcement date:01/05/2017Recalls number:R/2017/115VIN start:WAUZZZ8T0CA007557VIN end:WAUZZZ8TXDA078749Car Build Date:01/05/2011 - 31/10/2016Concern:Coolant Pump May OverheatDefect: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.
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Announcement date:20/02/2017Recalls number:R/2017/078VIN start:WAUZZZF50HA001897VIN end:WAUZZZF5XHA003060Car Build Date:01/05/2016 - 31/10/2016Concern:Airbag/belt Tensioners May Not Trigger In Event Of An AccidentDefect:Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collisionRemedy:On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
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Announcement date:20/04/2015Recalls number:R/2015/031VIN start:WAUZZZ8F0BN019774VIN end:WAUZZZ8TXCA031591Car Build Date:01/04/2011 - 30/04/2012Concern:Fuel May LeakDefect:Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leakRemedy:On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
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Announcement date:01/10/2014Recalls number:R/2014/098VIN start:WAUZZZ8F0CN013541VIN end:WAUZZZ8FXDN005187Car Build Date:01/01/2012 - 27/08/2014Concern:Reduction In Braking PerformanceDefect: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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Announcement date:01/10/2014Recalls number:R/2014/098VIN start:WAUZZZ8TOCA052904VIN end:WAUZZZ8TXDA043189Car Build Date:01/01/2012 - 27/08/2014Concern:Reduction In Braking PerformanceDefect: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.