Manufacturer recall number

Audi recall 40O2

Q: Is 40O2 the same recall as 18V893000?

Yes. 40O2 is Audi’s own number for it; 18V893000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Audi calls it 40O2. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V893000 on Dec 17, 2018: suspension on the 2018 Audi A5, 36 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V893000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Audi’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V893000	2018 Audi A5	Suspension	Dec 17, 2018	36	high

Problem Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose. Risk A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V893000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 40O2 is the number Audi assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V893000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Audi’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 40O2 the same recall as 18V893000?

Yes. 40O2 is Audi’s own number for it; 18V893000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 40O2 cover?

2018 Audi A5, 36 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 40O2 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.