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2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet, covering 145,885 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported July 24, 2019 · 145,337 vehicles affected
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

Air bags: side/windowReported May 16, 2018 · 548 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.
Risk
If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.

Recall number 18V325000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls

How do I check if my 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet have?

2, covering air bags.

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