Recalls: Audi F5 A5 Cabriolet
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 Cabriolet
Audi F5 A5 Cabriolet: connections on front axle could loosen
In March 2019, recall campaign 40O2 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Cabriolets 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 Cabriolet: tread chunking hazard
In March 2019, recall campaign 44O6 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Cabriolets 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 Cabriolet: shock absorber failure
In June 2019, recall campaign 40O6 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Cabriolets 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 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI MHEV: starter-alternator could ignite
In July 2020, recall campaign 27H2 was issued for Audi F5 A5 Cabriolets 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.
Problems and faults: Audi F5 A5 Cabriolet
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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Audi F5 A5 Cabriolet: problems and faults
No information regarding common problems and faults is currently available for the Audi F5 A5 Cabriolet.
