Buying a used 2019 Audi RS5? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2019 Audi RS5 has 4 recalls in this group, covering rear axle lock nut breakage, possible passenger airbag deactivation from a faulty cable, an incorrect battery terminal cover, and a potentially missed rear axle alignment check. The axle and airbag campaigns warrant specific repair records. NHTSA lists 3 unverified owner complaints, including 2 electrical system entries and 1 each for unknown or other and structure. Categories may overlap. The reports record 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.
- Obtain rear axle lock nut recall and alignment completion records.
- Verify the passenger airbag cable recall repair.
- Confirm the battery cover correction and ask about electrical or structural repairs.
- 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 2019 Audi RS5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi RS5 has wrong battery terminal cover installed | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |