Audi RS 5 Recalls

NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls

• Recall Number

  20V760000

  Recall Date

  12/09/2020

  Component

  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  Summary

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.

  Consequence

  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.

  What Owners Should Do

  Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.

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• Recall Number

  19V547000

  Recall Date

  07/24/2019

  Component

  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
  Summary

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

  Consequence

  A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  What Owners Should Do

  Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

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• Recall Number

  20V737000

  Recall Date

  11/25/2020

  Component

  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  Summary

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

  Consequence

  Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.

  What Owners Should Do

  Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.

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