The worst 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet problems
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Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V547000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet 826
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin provides infomration when basic settings are not possible after repair; DTC P17F900 stored...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts...
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pre sense warning, warning jolt, or brake...
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
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Questions about the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Is the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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