NHTSA Recall 18V325000: Air bags: side/window and air bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 548 vehicles. It affects 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V325000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69W6 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | May 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 13, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.
Safety risk
If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V325000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.