AUDI A5 (2018) recall — Suspension
Volkswagen recalls 2018 Audi A5 Sportbacks with potentially loose front wheels that could increase crash risk. Owners must have suspension fasteners inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportbacks because front suspension fasteners might not be tightened properly during production, which could cause a front wheel to become loose and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224574-audi-2018-a5-suspension-recall-loose-wheel-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224574-audi-2018-a5-suspension-recall-loose-wheel-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V893000
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“Audi 2018 A5 Suspension Recall: Loose Wheel Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224574-audi-2018-a5-suspension-recall-loose-wheel-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V893000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V893000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front suspension fasteners may not have been tightened enough during manufacturing. This could cause a front wheel to become loose, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Audi A5 Sportbacks are affected. Drivers with loose front wheels face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2018 Audi A5 Sportbacks. The issue was first identified in January 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a suspension inspection and possible fastener replacement.
Have Suspension Inspected
Dealers will inspect front suspension fasteners and replace them if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front suspension fasteners may not have been tightened enough during production, potentially causing a front wheel to become loose.
How can I check if my car is affected?
This recall applies to 2018 Audi A5 Sportbacks. The issue was first identified in January 2019.
What should I do if my car is affected?
Dealers will inspect front suspension fasteners and replace them if necessary at no cost. Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V893000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 18V893000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2. 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 #18V893000 (December 17, 2018)
- 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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