4 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 through 2021 Audi cars and SUVs, including A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8 and S and RS versions. These vehicles had repairs done under an earlier recall, and the rear axle alignment may not have been checked afterward as it should have been. Rear axle alignment that is off can wear the tires out early or wear them unevenly.
Audi is recalling certain 2017-2020 cars because of a fault in the cable that connects the passenger seat heater to the system that detects whether someone is sitting in the front passenger seat. A poor connection can make the software read a fault that is not there and switch off the passenger airbag. Dealers will replace the cable and either the seat heating mat or the whole seat cover. This recall expands an earlier recall, and vehicles already repaired under that one need to return for the new repair.
On certain Audi models, the lock nut on a rear axle trailing arm may break because of corrosion. If this happens, the rear axle can become misaligned, affecting how the vehicle handles.
Some 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles have an incorrect positive battery terminal cover installed. If the vehicle is in a rear crash, this can affect the 12-volt power supply, which could stop the doors from opening from outside or keep the hazard warning lights from working. Dealers will replace the terminal cover, free of charge.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2018–2019 Audi RS5. 2 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked" (NHTSA campaign 22V034000), reported Jan 26, 2022.
The 2019 Audi RS5 has the most, with 4 recalls. The 2018 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 4 Audi RS5 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Audi dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: