Audi A5 common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Audi A5 vehicles have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (46% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 118
- Owner complaints
- 30
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Crash-related reports
- 0
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 10 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2025 a5
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2025 a5
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 a5
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 a5
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 a5
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 a5
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Audi A5 problems?
- Across 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Audi A5 vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (46%), body & structure (19%), steering (15%).
- Which Audi A5 model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2020 Audi A5 has the most owner complaints, with 60 filed.
- Are Audi A5 problems dangerous?
- Of the 118 complaints on record, 2 mention a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2020 accounts for the most complaints (60). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.