Recalls: Audi F5 A5 Sportback
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Audi F5 A5 Sportback
2016-17 Audi F5 A5 Sportback: Bang & Olufsen sound system
In April 2018, a recall was issued for Audi F5 A5 Sportback vehicles that had Bang & Olufsen sound systems and were manufactured prior to October 2017. In these vehicles, the ends of aluminium trim strips in the front or rear door loudspeakers could become detached and protrude. If the driver or passengers were to make contact with the sharp edges of these trim strips, cuts or other injuries could occur. For the recalled vehicles, all four aluminium trim strips were to be replaced. The VINs of the recalled vehicles are available at PRA 2018/16738.
Audi F5 A5 Sportback: connections on front axle could loosen
In March 2019, recall campaign 40O2 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Sportbacks that were available for sale in Australia from 10 September 2018 to 10 October 2018. In these vehicles, individual bolted connections on the front axle may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The bolted connections may therefore settle and loosen over time – this could affect wheel control, posing a risk of injury to injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17300.
2017-18 Audi F5 A5 Sportback: tread chunking hazard
In March 2019, recall campaign 44O6 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Sportbacks manufactured between September 2017 and June 2018, and fitted with 265/30 R20 Dunlop Sport Maxx RT Noise Shield tyres. These tyres did not fully comply with the approval test requirements of UN/ECE R30 which was the evidence used to certify to Australian Design Rule ADR 23/02. In the top speed range permissible for this tyre, tread chunking could occur (i.e. sections of the tyre tread could separate). For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17398.
2019 model year Audi F5 A5 Sportback: shock absorber failure
In June 2019, recall campaign 40O6 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Sportbacks because the shock absorber may fail and cause separation of suspension components. If the vehicle was in motion, the driver may lose control and this would pose a hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17595.
2017-20 Audi F5 A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI MHEV: starter-alternator could ignite
In July 2020, recall campaign 27H2 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Sportback vehicles that had 2.0 TFSI engine and mild hybrid (MHEV) systems, and were manufactured between May 2017 and March 2020. In these vehicles, moisture may enter a gap in the housing of the starter-alternator and cause that component to overheat. If this occurred, the component could ignite and the subsequent fire posed a risk of injury to vehicle occupants and persons, and risk of damage to property. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18379.
2018-21 Audi F5 A5 Sportback: seatbelt warning may operate occasionally
In July 2021, recall campaign 90P5 was issued for 2018-21 Audi F5 A5 Sportback vehicles. The seatbelt warning (acoustic warning tone and visual display) may operate occasionally, rather than continuously, in circumstances such as a seatbelt not fastened or unfastened while the vehicle was moving. If the warning did not sound continuously, a seatbelt may be unbuckled without the driver being informed. In the event of a collision, this condition increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001650.
2019-21 Audi F5 A5 Sportback: rear axle nuts could break and cause loss of control
In September 2021, recall campaign 42L1 was issued for 2019-21 Audi F5 A5 Sportback vehicles. Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and could therefore break. A broken nut may lead to increased movement between the wishbone and hub carrier, and a change in the wheel alignment on the rear axle. These conditions could cause sudden and uncontrollable movement of the rear axle, thereby increasing the risk of injury and death to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001665.
2019-21 Audi F5 A5 Sportback: misalignment of rear axle from previous recall
In March 2022, recall campaign 42L5 was issued for 2019-21 Audi F5 A5 Sportback vehicles. The previous replacement of the rear axle clamping nuts as part of recall 42L1 may have caused misalignment of the rear axle assembly; this could result in excessive wear to the rear tyres, and may result in a sudden flat tyre and subsequent loss of vehicle control. These circumstances increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005076.
2023 Audi F5 A5 Sportback: incorrectly welded seat frame
In November 2023, recall campaign 72N5 was issued for 2023 Audi F5 A5 Sportback vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer backrest frame of the front seats may have been incorrectly welded. As a result, the seat frame could fracture. In the event of a collision, a fractured seat frame could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005841.
Problems and faults: Audi F5 A5 Sportback
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Audi F5 A5 Sportback
No information regarding problems and faults for the Audi F5 A5 Sportback is currently available.
