AUDI A5 (2018) recall — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group recalls 2018 Audi A5s with head curtain air bags that may not deploy correctly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Audi for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen Group is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 vehicles because their head curtain air bags might not deploy properly in crashes, raising injury risks. Owners should contact Audi for free repairs to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224575-2018-audi-a5-air-bags-may-not-deploy-properly-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224575-2018-audi-a5-air-bags-may-not-deploy-properly-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V822000
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“2018 Audi A5 Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224575-2018-audi-a5-air-bags-may-not-deploy-properly-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V822000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V822000).
Why it’s dangerous
If a crash requires the head curtain air bag to deploy, it might not work correctly. This means occupants could be at greater risk of injury compared to vehicles with properly functioning air bags.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face higher injury risks during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The recall covers models built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. This recall started on January 18, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a repair for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The head curtain air bags in these vehicles may not deploy properly during crashes, increasing injury risk for occupants.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 Audi A5 Coupe with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. This recall started on January 18, 2018.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free repair for the air bags.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V822000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 17V822000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7. 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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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 #17V822000 (December 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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