AUDI A5 (2018) recall — Air Bags
Audi is recalling 2018 A5 models with disabled passenger air bags that may increase crash injury risk. Owners must contact dealers for free cable tie installation by September 9, 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2018 A5 vehicles with a passenger air bag that may disable during crashes. This could increase injury risk if the air bag fails to deploy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224572-audi-a5-2018-air-bag-recall-disabled-passenger-air-bag.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224572-audi-a5-2018-air-bag-recall-disabled-passenger-air-bag · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V547000
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“Audi A5 (2018) Air Bag Recall: Disabled Passenger Air Bag Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224572-audi-a5-2018-air-bag-recall-disabled-passenger-air-bag. Based on NHTSA recall #19V547000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V547000).
Why it’s dangerous
Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) cable can cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. This means the air bag might not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Audi A5 models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Audi A5 models. The recall covers specific 2018-2019 A5 variants and some 2017-2018 A4 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get the recall number and schedule installation.
Get Free Installation
Dealers will install cable ties to the harness at no cost to fix the air bag issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my passenger air bag disabled?
The recall states oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 Audi A5, 2017-2018 A4 Sedan or Allroad, or specific 2018-2019 Audi S5 models listed in the recall notice.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began September 9, 2019, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the fix.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V547000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 19V547000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V547000 (July 24, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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