2008 Audi A5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Audi A5, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Audi A5
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive and air bags
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.
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…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Audi A5 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,433 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2026 · Electrical system
“The audio entertainment system has stopped working. The audio system powers on, powers off immediately after about 5. Seconds”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2018 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Audi A5 (A5 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Audi A5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Audi A5 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 Audi A5 | 0 | 34 |
| 2011 Audi A5 | 0 | 25 |
| 2012 Audi A5 | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 Audi A5 | 3 | 35 |
| 2014 Audi A5 | 3 | 28 |
| 2015 Audi A5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2016 Audi A5 | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 Audi A5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi A5 | 6 | 38 |
| 2019 Audi A5 | 3 | 12 |
| 2020 Audi A5 | 4 | 60 |
| 2021 Audi A5 | 5 | 8 |
| 2022 Audi A5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 Audi A5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 Audi A5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2025 Audi A5 | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Audi A5
How do I know if my 2008 Audi A5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Audi A5; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V376000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- TT319 complaints
- A4 Allroad252 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.