The Lemon IndexAudi A5 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008–2025 Audi A5, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 22
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt.
27,768 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V899000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2025 · model year 2025
The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
1,042 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V638000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2022
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.
6,076 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V806000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2021
Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
170,296 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V742000
- Tires · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2019–2021
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
31,058 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V034000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2021 · model years 2018–2020
The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
208,332 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V874000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2021 · model year 2022
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.
2,857 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V825000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
45,496 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V606000
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- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2019–2021
The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
40,993 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V295000
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2020–2021
The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
5,426 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V737000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2018
Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
145,337 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V547000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2018 · model year 2018
The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.
36 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V893000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2018
A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V836000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2018 · model years 2013–2017
These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the …
342,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V229000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2010–2012
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
162,782 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V082000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model year 2018
The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly.
8,037 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V822000
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2018
The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
31,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V675000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2013–2016
Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
216,913 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V622000
- Seat belts · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
1,676 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V150000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2013–2016
These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
342,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V002000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2008–2009
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
8,381 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V376000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2010–2012
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
659,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V078000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your A5?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Questions
How many recalls does the Audi A5 have?
22 recall campaigns across model years 2008–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 44.
Which Audi A5 year has the most recalls?
The 2018, with 6 campaigns. 2021: 5, 2020: 4, 2019: 3.
What are most Audi A5 recalls about?
Airbags: 6 of the 22 campaigns. Then seat belts (4) and back over prevention (2).
What is the newest Audi A5 recall?
Seat belts, filed Dec 2025 (NHTSA 25V899000): The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt.
What is the biggest Audi A5 recall?
NHTSA 16V078000 (airbags, Feb 2016) covers 659,493 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
How do I check if my Audi A5 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Audi dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Audi A5: problems and best years · All Audi recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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