AUDI 2018 AUDI A5 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 AUDI A5
Brand
AUDI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 AUDI A5 vehicles due to air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module issues. If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026