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2018 AUDI A5 Safety Overview

The 2018 AUDI A5 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Seats
  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Suspension:front

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for AUDI A5 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2018 AUDI A5 21V874000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V874000: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/10/2021
2018 AUDI A5 19V547000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V547000: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/24/2019
2018 AUDI A5 18V893000

Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles.

A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V893000: A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/17/2018
2018 AUDI A5 18V836000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V836000: If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/27/2018
2018 AUDI A5 17V822000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V822000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/20/2017
2018 AUDI A5 17V675000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

NHTSA Recall 17V675000: The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/25/2017

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.