2008 Audi A5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Audi A5, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10918080, filed 2016-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10563988, filed 2014-02, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V376000May 27, 2016Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi A5 2008–2009, A4 2008–2009, Q5 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10161273Jun 7, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
- 10092560Jul 22, 2016Audi is extending warranty coverage for the continental airbag control module in certain 2008-2010 my vehicles (under specific conditions) to 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 50% |
| 2011 | 14 | 56% |
| 2010 | 14 | 41% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi A5
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Audi A5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology