2008 Audi A5 quattro recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Audi A5 quattro; the most frequently affected component is air bags. Owners filed 5 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints5

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Recalls (1)

Air bagsCampaign 16V376000 · 27 May 2016

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

What owners complain about

Share of the 5 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags2 · 40%

Electrical system2 · 40%

Service brakes2 · 40%

Exterior lighting1 · 20%

Unknown or other1 · 20%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Takata recall on may 23, 2016, my audi a5 was recalled. Safety risk was claimed to be "if the airbag control unit fails, safety systems such as seat belt pretensioners and airbags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury." 6 months later, the recall is "incomplete. Remedy not yet…
Air bags · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Main beam/left dipped headlight warning came on. Second time dealing with this problem and have read that audis are notorious for the same issue but nothing has been done to correct it. Having bulb replaced is costing 360.00 at the audi service department. Something must be done to rectify this problem. A factory…
Exterior lighting · Apr 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

The audio entertainment system has stopped working. The audio system powers on, powers off immediately after about 5. Seconds
Unknown or other · Jun 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

2008 Audi A5 3.2L S-Line Coupe experiencing severe water intrusion into trunk compartment causing progressive failure of multiple electronic modules. Water enters through a known design defect in the trunk seal and drainage pathway, pooling in the spare tire well where critical electronic control modules are mounted.…
Electrical system · Apr 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2008 Audi lineup

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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