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Audi RS5 recalls

8 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Audi RS5, across model years 2018–2023. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.

8recalls
5model years affected
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Check your RS5 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.

Recalls and owner complaints by model year

Of the Audi RS5 model years, the 2021 has the most recalls (5); the 2013 drew the most owner complaints (4).

NHTSA recalls2010: 0 recalls, 0 complaints2011: 0 recalls, 0 complaints20112012: 0 recalls, 0 complaints2013: 0 recalls, 4 complaints20132014: 0 recalls, 3 complaints2015: 0 recalls, 1 complaints20152016: 0 recalls, 0 complaints2017: 0 recalls, 0 complaints20172018: 2 recalls2019: 4 recalls20192020: 2 recalls2021: 5 recalls520212022: 0 recalls2023: 1 recall2023Owner complaints to NHTSA4

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Audi RS5 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.

Audi RS5 recalls and owner complaints by model year
Model yearRecallsOwner complaints
201000
201100
201200
201304
201403
201501
201600
201700
20182no data
20194no data
20202no data
20215no data
20220no data
20231no data

Audi RS5 recalls by model year

Most common Audi RS5 problems

What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:

  • Air Bags1
  • Back Over Prevention1
  • Tires1
  • Seats1
  • Seat Belts1
  • Suspension1

Latest Audi RS5 recalls

  • AUDI S5 (2023) recall — Air Bags
    Mar 4, 2024Air BagsModel years 2023

    Volkswagen Group recalls 2023 Audi S5 models with deactivated front passenger air bags that won't deploy during crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement of the seat occupant detection system control module.

  • AUDI A4 (2021) recall — Back Over Prevention
    May 10, 2022Back Over PreventionModel years 2021

    Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with a software issue causing rearview camera displays to show blank screens, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must update software for free.

  • AUDI A4 ALLROAD (2020) recall — Tires
    Jan 26, 2022TiresModel years 2019–2021

    Audi is recalling 2020 A4 Allroad vehicles with rear axle misalignment that may cause uneven tire wear and crash risk. Owners must get free rear axle inspection and tire replacement.

  • AUDI A4 (2020) recall — Seats
    Oct 11, 2021SeatsModel years 2018–2019

    Audi is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 models due to a faulty seat heater cable that can disable the passenger airbag during crashes. Owners must have the seat repaired free of charge.

  • AUDI A4 (2021) recall — Seat Belts
    May 8, 2021Seat BeltsModel years 2021

    Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with faulty seat belts that may not secure child restraints properly during crashes. Owners must have seat belt assemblies inspected and replaced by dealers.

Recall timeline

When the Audi RS5 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.

  • 20241
  • 20222
  • 20213
  • 20202

Audi RS5 problems & complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi RS5; the most reported area is service brakes. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.

Owner complaints
8
Service bulletins (TSBs)
549+
Crashes / fires reported
0 / 0
Defect investigations
0

See Audi RS5 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →

What to do if your Audi RS5 is recalled

  1. Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
  3. Call a Audi dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
  4. Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
  5. Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Audi about reimbursement.

Every Audi RS5 recall, by model year

2023 Audi RS5 — 1 recall

2018 Audi RS5 — 2 recalls

Audi RS5 recall questions

How many recalls does the Audi RS5 have?

We have 8 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Audi RS5, covering model years 2018–2023. The most recent was issued Mar 4, 2024 (Air Bags).

Which Audi RS5 model year has the most recalls?

The 2021 Audi RS5 has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.

What are the most common Audi RS5 recall problems?

By system: Air Bags (1), Back Over Prevention (1), Tires (1), Seats (1).

Is it safe to drive a recalled Audi RS5?

None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.

How do I check if my Audi RS5 has an open recall?

Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Audi dealer can also look it up.

Are Audi RS5 recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires Audi to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.

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