- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Audi RS 5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Audi RS 5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2019 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough RS 5 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Audi RS 5 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Audi RS 5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi RS 5: every year compared
All RS 5 years2018 Audi RS 5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi RS 5 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2018 Audi A3 | 44 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 43 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 12 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A5 | 9 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | 9 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 2 | 2 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Audi RS 5
Does the 2018 Audi RS 5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Audi RS 5: inflator module (July 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Audi RS 5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2018 Audi RS 5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data