Audi A5 complaints by model year
376 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Audi A5 recalls (22)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one A5 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208 | 2025 | 79.4% |
| 25V638000 | Sep 24, 2025 | Damaged Seat Belt Retractor | 2025 | 91.5% |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 93% |
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 | 2021 | 95.2% |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Rear Axle May Be Misaligned | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 98.5% |
| 21V874000 | Nov 10, 2021 | Disabled Passenger Air Bag | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 83.9% |
| 21V825000 | Oct 20, 2021 | Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 97.9% |
| 21V606000 | Aug 5, 2021 | Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 98.5% |
| 21V295000 | Apr 26, 2021 | Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 98.7% |
| 20V737000 | Nov 25, 2020 | Rear Light Wiring Harness Missing Scuff Protection | 2020, 2021 | 98.5% |
| 19V547000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 | 2018 | 91.9% |
| 18V893000 | Dec 17, 2018 | Loose Front Suspension Fasteners | 2018 | 100% |
| 18V836000 | Nov 27, 2018 | Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose | 2018 | 75% |
| 18V229000 | Apr 11, 2018 | Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit | 2013–2017 | 87.1% |
| 18V082000 | Jan 30, 2018 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2010, 2011, 2012 | 78.9% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Audi A5 FAQ
How many recalls has the Audi A5 had?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns that cover at least one Audi A5 model year from 2008 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Audi A5 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 2020 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (60) and the 2017 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Audi A5 problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, back over prevention in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Audi A5 get?
EPA rates the 2026 Audi A5 at 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.