5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,058 miles

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problem #11

Jan 302018

A5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. Audi North atlanta (11505 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga 30076, (404) 994-4327) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #10

Aug 012017

A5 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in August of 2017. The dealer (rockville Audi, 1125 rockville pike, rockville, md, 20852) scheduled an appointment for September and had reminder calls. At the time of the appointment, the parts were unavailable for the repair. The dealer stated that they would notify the contact when the parts arrive. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect....updated 11/15/17 updated 11/29/2017

- Kensington, MD, USA

problem #9

Feb 152017

A5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. 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.

- Hampden, MA, USA

problem #8

Nov 302016

A5

  • 68,138 miles
Takata recall. My dealer would not take my vehicle back even on trade because of the recall. They took 5000 off the value of my car because of this recall and although this same Audi deal did all of my maintenance they never told me about the recall.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #7

Dec 122016

A5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Connersville, IN, USA

problem #6

Nov 022016

A5

  • miles
Takata recall; I am still waiting for my airbag to be replaced. Audi dealer says no solution yet. The wait to resolve this issue is very long.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 152016

A5

  • 48,500 miles
Audi dealership contacted 3 times cannot provide any information, directed me to read about it online

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA

problem #4

Apr 012016

A5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Courtlandt Manor, NY, USA

problem #3

Apr 012016

A5

  • 38,000 miles
Takata recall I got a letter in April 2016 from Audi about the recall. There has been no further communication from Audi. I have since called Audi usa and my dealership numerous times and my questions go unanswered.what is my recourse ? the car sits in my driveway because I'm not comfortable driving it and trading in in will loose between $3,000 & $8,000.

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 192016

A5 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags) and felt that the part expected availability date was unreasonable. The contact mentioned that the dealer declined a loaner vehicle. 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. Updated 07/13/16

- Bristol, IN, USA

problem #1

Feb 102016

A5

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cary, NC, USA