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Audi A5 III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign
1
of 2 versions affected
2
official RappelConso notices
2

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 2.0 TFSI 204Petrol · 204 hp
  • 2.0 e-hybrid 299Hybrid · 299 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Airbag passager avant : rappel 2025

    Manufacturer recall

    Un rappel d'Audi (code 69DM, alerte Rapex SR/02844/25) vise les A5, A6, A6 e-tron et Q6 e-tron fabriqués du 27 mars au 8 avril 2025 : après un accident, le boîtier du générateur de gaz de l'airbag passager avant peut éclater et blesser les occupants. Source unique (agrégateur) : à confirmer ; vérifiez le numéro de série chez Audi.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    2.0 TFSI 204, 2.0 e-hybrid 299
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 10 April 2026 — La barre de torsion est défectueuse et peut facilement se casser, conduisant la courroie à se dérouler de manière incontrôlable en cas d'accident. L'effet protecteur de la ceinture de sécurité ne serait donc plus assuré, ce qui peut entraîner des blessures.

    Models or references
    A5, a6 e-tron, q4 e-tron voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 1 August 2025 — Si l'airbag passager avant est déployé à la suite d'un accident, le boîtier de la génératrice à gaz peut éclater ou des composants du boîtier de la génératrice à gaz peuvent se détacher et causer des blessures graves ou mortelles aux occupants du véhicule.

    Models or references
    A5, a6, a6 e-tron, q6 e-tron voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
BMW Série 3 VII (G20/G21)315.0/5
Alfa Romeo Giulia II215.0/5
Peugeot 508 II152.5/5
Jaguar XE I014.0/5
Tesla Model 3 I134.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi A5 III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Audi A5 III: Airbag passager avant : rappel 2025.

Which versions of the Audi A5 III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Audi A5 III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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