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. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
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