NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks
NHTSA #19V114000 · Suspension — Front — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 34 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 40O4/40O6 · Owners notified March 18, 2019 · Vehicles built February 28, 2019 – February 28, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Safety consequence
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
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.
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