Audi S5

A software issue resulting in a blank rearview display has prompted a recall of more than 173,000 Audi and Bentley vehicles.

Both Audi and Jeep are issuing recalls regarding similar failures of occupant detection systems to trigger airbags.

For 2022, changes to the Audi A4 and A5 are minor and center around additional feature shuffling among the trim levels and models. Prices have also mostly stayed flat this year.

In the third major recall of its kind in the first half of August, more than 45,000 Audi and VW cars and SUVs are being recalled for a malfunctioning seat belt retractor.

Fourteen models offer a convertible body style with AWD or 4WD for the 2021 model year.

Sixteen models offer a convertible body style with AWD for the 2020 model year.

Audi’s 2021 A4, A4 Allroad, S4, A5 and S5 gain some interesting powertrain updates, a new base model for the A5 Sportback and some rejiggered features depending on trim level.

Recalls in the auto industry are a common occurrence. Not up to speed? Not to worry. Here are some of the most significant recalls we covered from August.

Approximately 144,100 Audi A4, A4 Allroad, S4, A5 and S5 vehicles are being recalled for their passenger occupant detection systems.