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Audi A5 recalls and problems

19 recalls and 326 owner complaints for 18 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
19
Complaints
326
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
3

Choose a model year

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Audi A5 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 A5290000
2024 A5080000
2023 A5080000
2022 A5270000
2021 A5580000
2020 A54601001
2019 A53121000
2018 A56382020
2017 A5200000
2016 A5370000
2015 A5380000
2014 A53280000
2013 A53352220
2012 A50220100
2011 A50252010
2010 A50340000
2009 A51110000
2008 A5150000

Most reported Audi A5 problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System80
Engine59
Unknown or Other57
Air Bags50
Steering27
Back Over Prevention26
Structure18
Power Train17
Forward Collision Avoidance16
Fuel/Propulsion System12

All Audi A5 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-899Dec 19, 20252025Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-638Sep 24, 20252025Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-742Oct 5, 20222021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-034Jan 26, 20222019–2021Tires, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-874Nov 10, 20212018–2020Air Bags, SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-825Oct 20, 20212022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-295Apr 26, 20212019–2021SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-737Nov 25, 20202020–2021Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-547Jul 24, 20192018Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-893Dec 17, 20182018SuspensionVolkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles.
18V-836Nov 27, 20182018Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-229Apr 11, 20182013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-822Dec 20, 20172018Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-675Oct 25, 20172018StructureVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-622Oct 5, 20172013–2016Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-002Jan 3, 20172013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-376May 27, 20162008–2009Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi A5?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Audi A5 has the most reports (60). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi A5 have?

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Audi A5 model years 2008–2009, 2013–2022, 2025.

What are the most common Audi A5 problems?

Owners report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems most often.