2008 Audi A5
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Audi A5. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Service brakes
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…
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. Affected systems: (1) Complete audio and entertainment system failure due to amplifier module destroyed by water damage. (2) Electronic parking brake malfunction with brake failing to engage and disengage reliably, creating serious rollaway risk on inclines. (3) General electrical instability with intermittent warning lights and system malfunctions. (4) Severe parasitic battery drain with vehicle battery draining overnight due to water-damaged modules drawing constant current. This is a well-documented design flaw across the entire B8 A5 and S5 platform from 2008 to 2013. The manufacturer engineered a protective cover part for later production models, confirming awareness of the water intrusion defect, but never issued a recall or retrofit for earlier vehicles. Hundreds of owners have reported identical failures on major Audi enthusiast forums. The electronic parking brake failure is a serious safety hazard as the vehicle may roll uncontrolled on grades when parked.
- Unknown or other
The audio entertainment system has stopped working. the audio system powers on, powers off immediately after about 5. Seconds
- Air bags
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…
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 available" I am trying to trade in my vehicle, but the dealer says the lack of recall fix will negatively impact the value of the vehicle.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2008 audi A5. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag sensor and the parking brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the horn had failed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the defects were all caused by a faulty…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 audi A5. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag sensor and the parking brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the horn had failed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the defects were all caused by a faulty steering wheel spring column. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
- Exterior lighting
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 recall should be ordered. thank you *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251025Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251023Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251018Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251003Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps.
- 10251002Rattling/knocking noise from front end over bumps
- 10250999Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250995Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250990Squealing from front brakes (PR-1LA or 1LB)
- 10250982Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250971Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250966Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
- 10250964Steering feels stiff when turning
- 10250960Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps
- 10250959Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250949Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10250947Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps
- 10250944Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250667Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps
- 10250666Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps
- 10250665Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250661Rattling/knocking noise from front end over bumps
- 10250658Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250654Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250555This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10250554This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
- 10250477DTC stored after replacing ABS unit (DTC 01044)
- 10250475Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10250468Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250430Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
- 10250322This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 10250106Elsa newsletter
- 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10248208This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 10246152This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- 10245285This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- 10244595This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
- 10244517This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
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