2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet. Newest first.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Owner complaints
14 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Air bags
Takata recall my audi dealer [audi of huntington ny] has been telling me for the past few years that they do not have the replacement airbag. I have spoken to them and it IS always "on order, we will call you". Then I receive a post card from audi of huntington to call for the recall…
Takata recall my audi dealer [audi of huntington ny] has been telling me for the past few years that they do not have the replacement airbag. I have spoken to them and it IS always "on order, we will call you". Then I receive a post card from audi of huntington to call for the recall service....and same story. As I said, this IS the past few years. I can't believe there IS no replacement part. Could you inquire so that I do not wind up seriously injured because of my dealer's failure and neglect. *js
- Engine
My car has had the add oil light on many times to which I have taken it to the dealer. First time they told me it was a water pump failure. I replaced and paid for the water pump. Second time a year later I returned to hear that the water pump failed again only this time it was the cam bearing…
My car has had the add oil light on many times to which I have taken it to the dealer. First time they told me it was a water pump failure. I replaced and paid for the water pump. Second time a year later I returned to hear that the water pump failed again only this time it was the cam bearing ladder that failed which in turn caused the water pump to fail. Both times I asked if the water pump IS replaced should I replace the timing belt, I am told it IS a timing chain and does not need to be replaced. Then the light comes on again I take it back to the dealer to be checked they say it IS fine. Two months later the light comes back on, while driving to the gas station to get oil I turn engine off only to have it turn back on running super rough. Car then will not start. I am now told that it was the timing belt failure and that the tensioner rod broke. I am not the only one with this issue. https://www.audiforums.com/forum/general-tech-50/a5-2-0t-timing-chain-failure-215409/
- Air bags
My vehicle IS impacted by the takata airbag safety issue. I recently received a follow up letter from audi indicating that I should "schedule this recall repair immediately, even if an interim repair was recently done." upon calling the local audi dealers they all indicate that the manufacturer…
My vehicle IS impacted by the takata airbag safety issue. I recently received a follow up letter from audi indicating that I should "schedule this recall repair immediately, even if an interim repair was recently done." upon calling the local audi dealers they all indicate that the manufacturer (audi) has not yet shipped the necessary parts to effect the repair, and they have been waiting for the parts since early to mid march 2018. if audi IS not ready to repair the vehicles then the communication to the vehicle owners should indicate this clearly. It now feels like audi IS covering themselves by stating they are ready to make a repair which they are clearly not yet ready for.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabrolet. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (audi albuquerue, 8900 pan american fwy ne, albuquerque, nm 87113) stated that the parts were not available for repair. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabrolet. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v082000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (audi albuquerue, 8900 pan american fwy ne, albuquerque, nm 87113) stated that the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke to mohegan lake audi (1791 e main st, mohegan lake, ny 10547) who stated that they would receive the parts in september and place the contact on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabriolet. The contact received a recall notice for the air bags and wanted to know the dealer's location. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The nhtsa campaign number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata recall. After more than 1 year, audi has failed to replace this drivers side airbag, either with new takata , or by sourcing through one of its other suppliers. They have also failed to voluntarily take the car out of service. What IS the status of replacement schedule.
- Air bags
:Takata recall" my complaint IS that it will be one year since I received a recall notice to have my airbag deflator replaced,and it IS still not completed. I have called my dealer, emailed audi direct and all they say they are waiting on the parts. my vehicle IS in florida now (purchased in mi)…
:Takata recall" my complaint IS that it will be one year since I received a recall notice to have my airbag deflator replaced,and it IS still not completed. I have called my dealer, emailed audi direct and all they say they are waiting on the parts. my vehicle IS in florida now (purchased in mi) being a smaller vehicle and in the hot climate I feel this needs to be replaced quickly. I was told that if I traded the car in for a new one, that before the dealer could sell the audi Q5 they had to have the airbag replaced, and they could get it done then. so someone that has not had the vehicle for years get the benefit, that IS not right.
- Air bags
Takata recall. the car IS now 5 years old, yet the dealership says the parts still are not available. this IS a pretty much ridiculous situation, considering we are talking about a major safety issue.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall - I first received a recall notice in feb. 2016 but to date my audi service dealer (classic audi - mt. Vernon, ny) continues to tell me they do not have the part(s) available to perform the required repair.
- Air bags
Takata recall - it's been almost a year and there's no solution?
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2012 audi A5 cabriolet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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.
- 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009348This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11009312This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender.
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007216This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005911This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 11005884This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 11005878This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005877This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005861This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11003019This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002981This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002957This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002950This bulletin provides informaiton for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11002912This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002277This bulletin provides information when there is noise while steering.
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