Audi A5 Recall R/2025/110: Replacing Rear Seat Backrest, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- 72HL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A5 vehicles built between 16 November 2024 and 15 January 2025. The rear seat backrest may not comply with crash safety requirements due to an inadequate weld joint. The recall notice describes the fix as: for safety reasons it is necessary to replace the right rear seat backrest. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing rear seat backrest Defect: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing rear seat backrest.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: for safety reasons it is necessary to replace the right rear seat backrest.
Are You Affected?
A5 built between 16 November 2024 and 15 January 2025 may be included. Audi estimates 9 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 72HL or the DVSA reference R/2025/110. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| A5, A5 Cabrio, Q5Replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator | Urgent | R/2023/052 | |
| A4, A5, A6, A8 and 4 moreFollowing a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed | Book soon | R/2022/036 | |
| A4, A5, A6, A8 and 4 moreRear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/236 | |
| A4, A5, A7Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty | Low | R/2021/204 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2025/092 on 7 Mar 2025, for replacing front passenger airbag. The one launched after it was R/2025/184 on 22 May 2025, for cylinder head cover bolts inspection. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/110, launched 19 March 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.