2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
36
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
The 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 36 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 290,674 vehicles.
Recall 19V547000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 145,337 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 19V547000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 145,337 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET.
Safety Rating for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A3724172074804_1 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information for when there are dorning/vibrations in tight bends - 0CL Gearbox.
A8723572071619_1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information for when the air conditioning does not cool.
A8723572071619_1 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when the air conditioning does not cool.
A7222442048311_6 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin contains a software update to correct an intermittently inoperative seat belt positioner.
Dealer 91CD — COMMUNICATION
AT&T has announced its plan to discontinue its 3G network in the U.S. starting in February 2022. This will impact the Audi connect services in certain 2017-2019 model year Audi vehicles.
A3920392051558_5 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the message "four-wheel drive malfunction" shows up sporadically in the instrument cluster with DTC C05ED00.
A3020302053597_5 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a leak from the lower bellhousing.
A6420762048934_6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update to correct an intermittent condition where the after closing the convertible top, the rear quarter glass rolls down automatically.
A6420762048934_6 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This bulletin contains a software update to correct an intermittent condition where the after closing the convertible top, the rear quarter glass rolls down automatically.
A1020192059446_2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
This bulletin contains repair instructions for oil loss found in the engine compartment.
Showing 10 of 36 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 2013 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2014 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 1 complaint
- 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 2 complaints
- 2016 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2019 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2022 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2023 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints