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2018 AUDI S5

2 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V547000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Audi's passenger air bag system has a small cable that connects to the computer that controls it. This cable can corrode over time, causing the air bag to turn off under certain conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the passenger air bag won't deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will secure the cable with new ties to prevent corrosion, and this repair is completely free. They'll get in touch with you to schedule the fix once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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Low Priority #21V874000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The seat heater cable in your Audi is connected to a system that checks if a passenger is in the front seat. In some 2017-2020 A4, 2018-2019 RS5, 2018-2020 A5, and 2018-2020 S5 models, this cable might not be making good contact, which can cause the passenger air bag to be turned off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag is disabled, you're at a higher risk of injury if you're a passenger in a crash. The air bag helps to cushion the impact and reduce the risk of serious harm.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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AIR BAGS
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other AUDI S5 Years

2025
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
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2020
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2019
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2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall

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