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Audi A5 warranty claim denied?
2,866 manufacturer communications on file
15 warranty extensions / campaigns 2008–2025 model years covered
If your Audi A5 warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone — and the denial may not be the final word. Audi has filed 2,866 manufacturer communications with NHTSA for the A5 line, including 15 warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues like AEB system malfunctions, oil consumption and piston fracture, turbo failures, A/C evaporator defects, airbag control module problems, and fuel injector or intake component issues across various model years.
Dealers sometimes deny claims that fall within a documented extension, or without fully checking whether a service campaign applies to your specific VIN and mileage. When a denial doesn't line up with what the manufacturer has already acknowledged in writing, there's often room to challenge it with the right documentation.
ClaimRight reviews your denial against the manufacturer's own filed communications to see whether a documented defect, extension, or campaign may apply to your vehicle. A free assessment shows what's been publicly acknowledged for your A5 and what options may be available to you — with no upfront cost, since we work on a success-only basis.
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What Audi has documented for the A5
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2024-05-16 · AWA 24-04
Warranty extension Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which...
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2024-02-16 · AWA 24-01
Warranty extension This Document informs dealers on the new oil consumption & piston fracture warranty extension for 2012 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2013 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2014 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2...
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2021-04-22 · AWA 21-04
Warranty extension This Document informs dealers on the new turbo warranty extension for 2013-2016 A4, 2013-2017 A5/Q5, and 2012-2015 A6 vehicles
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2021-02-12 · AWA 21-01
Warranty extension This Document informs dealers on the new A/C evaporator warranty extension for 2017-2021 A4/S4/Q7 and 2018-2021 A5/S5/Q5 vehicles
Official NHTSA document →
2016-07-22 · AWA 16-05
Warranty extension AUDI 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 O...
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2015-07-23 · PRI C
Warranty extension AUDI: SOME AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR THE INTAKE SOLENOID. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · PRI-A
Warranty extension AUDI: ALL AUDI 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR WITH AN 2.0 TFSI ENGINE WILL BE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON ALL FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · USA B
Warranty extension AUDI: SOME 2011-2012 AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-01-28 · AWA-15-04
Warranty extension Audi is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for certain 2009-2011 A4, A5, and Q5 Vehicles with the CAEB 2.0T engine to 8 years/80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the...
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2014-09-22 · AL-20082011
Warranty extension AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 10 YRS OR 120, 000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCUR FIRST, ON EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY...
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2014-09-22 · AL-2011
Warranty extension AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, HAS BEEN ISSUED, UNDER SPECIFIC CONDIT...
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2013-12-06 · SB-48326
Warranty extension AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON CARBON BUILDUP REMOVAL, ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SECONDARY AIR PORTS. MODELS...
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2013-08-21 · AWA-13-09
Warranty extension Audi has determined that a faulty fuel injector may cause minor misfire conditions and, in turn, cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate...
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2013-08-14 · AWA-13-07
Warranty extension As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems Warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports...
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2010-12-03 · AWA-10-11
Warranty extension VOLKSWAGEN: WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE HEADLIGHT BULBS. *RM
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2024-11-27 · A0124462071243_3
This bulletin provides information when there are whistling noises from the turbo charge at 1500 - 2200 rpm and apprximately 70% load.
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2024-11-26 · A5724692076136_1
This bulleit nprovides information whe the LED in remote control key does not flash when a button is pressed.
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2024-11-26 · A9124872024323_11
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
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2024-11-26 · A9124882076125_1
This bulletin provides informaiton when the personal settings are lost in the MMI when the guest user profile is used.
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2024-11-26 · A9124892076135_1
This bulletin provides information whe there is intervention by active front assist.
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2024-11-25 · A5024152062633_3
This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers.
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2024-11-25 · A9024472059891_8
This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts.
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2024-11-22 · A3724282074806_2
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises after selecting a gear at idlijng speed when the vehicle is stationary; noises when driving in different gears.
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2024-11-22 · A6424022020552_13
This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
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2024-11-22 · A9124842018187_17
This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
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Common questions
Why did the dealer deny my Audi A5 warranty claim?
Dealers deny claims for many reasons, including disputes over the cause of failure, maintenance records, mileage cutoffs, or simply not checking whether a manufacturer-issued extension or service campaign applies to the specific component involved. Some denials reflect a genuine coverage gap, while others may overlook documentation the manufacturer has already filed publicly about known issues on certain model years.
Can a denied Audi warranty claim be reversed?
A denial isn't necessarily permanent. If the issue matches a documented warranty extension or service campaign, or if the original decision didn't account for available records, there may be grounds to request reconsideration. Outcomes vary by vehicle and circumstances, so reviewing your specific denial against manufacturer filings is generally the first step before deciding how to proceed.
What is a warranty extension or service campaign, and does my Audi A5 qualify?
A warranty extension or service campaign is a manufacturer commitment to cover specific repairs beyond the standard warranty, usually tied to a known defect pattern in certain model years. Audi has filed 15 such notices for the A5, covering areas like turbo components, A/C evaporators, and fuel injectors. Whether one applies depends on your model year, mileage, and the specific part involved.
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