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US recalls (1)
Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Airbag
2016-05-24 · campaign 2016-246 · 989 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a power supply component within the airbag control unit may corrode and cause the unit to fail. If the airbag control unit were to fail, the airbag light would illuminate in the vehicle’s instrument panel, and safety systems such as seat belt pretensioners and airbags could be affected and may not deploy in the event of a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected airbag control module.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi A5. Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 11).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Audi A5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Audi A5 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Audi A5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A5 quattro 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 27 | 20 | $4,100 |
| A5 quattro 3.2 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.