2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet quattro recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet quattro; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 14 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints14

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 18V082000 · 30 Jan 2018

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 16V078000 · 10 Feb 2016

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

What owners complain about

Share of the 14 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags13 · 93%

Engine1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
Air bags · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Takata recall - i first received a recall notice in feb. 2016 but to date my audi service dealer (classic audi - mt. Vernon, ny) continues to tell me they do not have the part(s) available to perform the required repair.
Air bags · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Air bags · Sep 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi a5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke to mohegan…
Air bags · Jul 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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