Audi A5: Replacing Rear Seat Backrest
Recall Summary Audi is recalling 9 A5 vehicles because the rear seat backrest may have a faulty weld that doesn't meet crash safety standards. In a frontal collision while carrying heavy loads in the trunk, rear seat passengers could be at increased risk of injury. The manufacturer will replace the right rear seat backrest to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A5. Units affected: 9
- Reason
- The rear seat backrest may not comply with crash safety requirements due to an inadequate weld joint. This means that there is an increased risk of rear seat passengers being injured in the event of a frontal collision if heavy loads are being transported in the luggage compartment. Until the repair has been performed we request that you do not transport any heavy loads in the luggage compartment. Remedy: For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the right rear seat backrest.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-03-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9606d2cd-9ed0-4b39-89f7-ed3390579c66