Audi A5 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 20 safety recalls naming the Audi A5, launched from 2014 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi A5 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 20
- 2014 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 8 August 2025
- R/2025/387
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi A5 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
R/2025/387, launched 8 August 2025. Also covers the A3, A4, A6, Q5, TT
Defect: Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Replacing rear seat backrest
R/2025/110, launched 19 March 2025, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear seat backrest may not comply with crash safety requirements due to an inadequate weld joint. This means that there is an increased risk of rear seat passengers being injured in the event of a frontal collision if heavy loads are being transported in the luggage compartment. Until the repair has been performed we request that you do not transport any heavy loads in the luggage compartment.
Remedy: For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the right rear seat backrest.
Replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator
R/2023/052, launched 6 February 2023. Also covers the Q5
Defect: If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Remedy: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN THE TOE AND/OR CAMBER VALUES ON THE REAR AXLE MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INCORRECTLY BE CHANGED WITHOUT THIS BEING NOTICED
R/2022/036, launched 14 February 2022, 5,327 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Remedy: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/236, launched 25 June 2021, 10,089 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY
R/2021/204, launched 7 June 2021, 263 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A7
Defect: Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE BOLTED CORRECTLY TO THE RAIL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES
R/2020/302, launched 26 October 2020, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, Q3
Defect: The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
Remedy: Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
R/2020/138, launched 30 June 2020, 34,982 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A7, Q5
Defect: It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY
R/2019/175, launched 3 June 2019, 135 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A7
Defect: Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK
R/2019/149, launched 9 May 2019, 85 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4
Defect: An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.
Remedy: The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS
R/2019/099, launched 18 March 2019, 2,763 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A7, A8
Defect: It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Remedy: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE BOLTS SECURING TO THE DASH PANEL MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED
R/2018/365, launched 14 December 2018, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4
Defect: Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
Remedy: Check and replace bolts as required.
RISK OF OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF ADDITIONAL COOLANT PUMP
R/2018/152, launched 11 June 2018, 137 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4
Defect: On affected vehicles moisture may enter the electronic components and cause overheating and failure of the additional coolant pump. localised smoulder damage cannot be ruled out and in individual cases may cause vehicle to catch fire.
Remedy: The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out
ALUMINIUM TRIM MAY PARTLY DETACH FROM LOUDSPEAKER TRIM IN DOORS AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS
R/2018/086, launched 30 April 2018, 5,092 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4
Defect: The aluminium trim may become detached from the loud speaker trim in the front or rear doors. Cuts and other injuries from the sharp edges may occur.
Remedy: The affected vehicles will be recalled and all four aluminium strips on the loud speaker trims will be replaced.
AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT
R/2018/051, launched 19 February 2018, 114,287 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, Q5
Defect: The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT
R/2017/334, launched 8 January 2018, 33,699 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, Q5
Defect: The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT
R/2017/115, launched 1 May 2017, 2,844 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, Q5
Defect: Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2017/078, launched 20 February 2017, 2,622 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A1, A4, A6, A7, A8
Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/031, launched 20 April 2015, 1,073 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7
Defect: Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2014/098, launched 1 October 2014, 5,755 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A7, Q5, Q7
Defect: On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi A5, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.