The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V893000·Announced 2018-12-17

Audi Recalls 2018 A5 Sportback for Loose Front Suspension Fasteners

Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles because front suspension fasteners may not be sufficiently tightened, which could cause a front wheel to become loose.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension fasteners) that could lead to a loose wheel and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production.

This defect could result in a front wheel becoming loose, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text.

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI A5
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
36

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • A5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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