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2018 Audi RS5 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Audi RS5. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.

2recalls
0owner complaints
0service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Audi RS5. Check your RS5 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Audi RS5 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Seats · NHTSA 21V874000

    Oct 11, 2021Seats
    Problem
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
    Risk
    A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Fix
    Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
    Full recall details for 21V874000 →

  • Electrical System · NHTSA 20V760000

    Sep 12, 2020Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
    Problem
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.
    Risk
    In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.
    Fix
    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.
    Full recall details for 20V760000 →

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