Recall 17V150 covers 1,676 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles for a seat belt pretensioner defect. Free repair at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 1,676 2017 A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles because a component inside the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners can detach after deployment in a crash. The seat belt still works, but the loose component can become a projectile inside the cabin and increase injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt pretensioner in the 2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet and A5 Cabriolet is part of the restraint system. In a crash, the pretensioner uses a small gas generator to pull slack out of the belt so the belt can hold the occupant in position sooner. It sits inside the seat belt retractor, the spool that winds and locks the belt.
On affected vehicles, the micro gas generator inside the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners was not crimped correctly during supplier assembly. That crimp is supposed to keep the generator fixed to the tube sub-assembly. After the pretensioner deploys in a crash, the generator can detach from that tube, which means the restraint part does not stay together as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the pretensioner assembly, so an owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see it during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Covers two Cabriolet variants with the same seat-belt pretensioner component.
| 2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet | seat belt |
| Units affected | 1,676 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
In affected Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles, the seat belt still works as intended in a crash, but the pretensioner component can become a projectile inside the cabin. That raises injury risk for people in the vehicle. Confirm your VIN before relying on model year alone. Repair will be free at any franchised Audi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet or A5 Cabriolet is included in this recall.
- Wait to schedule the repair until Audi or a franchised Audi dealer confirms parts and instructions for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer after confirmation to schedule the free seat-belt retractor pretensioner replacement that removes the loose component risk inside the cabin.
- Bring the recall notice if Audi mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V150 and Audi recall 69O8 when you call.
- Use the seat belts as normal until the repair, since the filing says the belts still operate in a crash.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, an Audi technician will replace the safety belt retractors and pretensioners covered by this recall. The repair covers the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Audi is not offering reimbursement for this campaign, so owners who already paid for a related safety belt retractor or pretensioner repair should not expect a separate claim program tied to recall 17V150.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| March 8, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V150?
Recall 17V150 covers 1,676 2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet and A5 Cabriolet vehicles with a seat belt pretensioner defect. After pretensioner deployment in a crash, an internal component can detach and become a projectile inside the cabin, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet or A5 Cabriolet is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Audi is included in recall 17V150. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer and ask for the safety belt retractor and pretensioner replacement. Reference Audi recall number 69O8 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no cost, and Audi's remedy states that dealers will replace the safety belt retractors and pretensioners free of charge at a franchised Audi dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V150?
The risk is injury from a detached pretensioner component inside the cabin during a crash. The seat belt is described as operating as intended, but the loose component can become a projectile after the pretensioner deploys.
When did Audi begin this recall?
Audi began the recall on June 28, 2017. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or call a franchised Audi dealer with recall number 69O8 and campaign 17V150.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V150000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V150 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V150000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →