Buying a used 2018 Audi A5? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2018 Audi A5 has 6 recalls, with several addressing passenger airbag deployment or disabling and another concerning side curtain airbag deployment. Loose front suspension bolts and door trim with exposed sharp edges round out the listed issues. Airbag repair documentation is therefore a central review point. NHTSA lists 8 unverified owner complaints, including 2 electrical system, 2 engine, 1 suspension, and 1 airbag complaint. Reports include 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request completion records for all applicable airbag recalls.
- Verify front suspension bolt recall work.
- Inspect door trim for exposed sharp edges and verify repair.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Audi A5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A5: Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi A4 Allroad, A5 Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi A5 Front Suspension Bolts May Be Loose | Suspension | high |
| Audi Passenger Air Bag May Be Disabled | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi A4 and A5 door trim can expose sharp edges | Structure | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Suspension | 1 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |