Audi A5 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

28
Total Recalls
239
Total Complaints
6
Total Crashes
2
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths
2020
Worst Year
2026
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Audi A5 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2026BestExcellentFull report →
2025Excellent13Electrical SystemFull report →
2024Excellent5SteeringFull report →
2023Excellent6TiresFull report →
2022Good22Forward Collision AvoidanceFull report →
2021Good41Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2020WorstAvoid24933Electrical SystemFull report →
2019Good28Electrical SystemFull report →
2018Caution22111EngineFull report →
2017Good33EngineFull report →
2016Good38EngineFull report →
2015Good37Fuel/Propulsion SystemFull report →
2014Caution323Electrical SystemFull report →
2013Caution32021EngineFull report →
2012Good24Air BagsFull report →
2011Good21Air BagsFull report →
2010Caution28Air BagsFull report →
2009Excellent5Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
2008Excellent5Air BagsFull report →

19 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Audi A5 Problems

Air Bags
46
Electrical System
35
Engine
35
Unknown Or Other
25
Steering
15
Back Over Prevention
15
Forward Collision Avoidance
8
Structure
7
Fuel/Propulsion System
7
Visibility/Wiper
7
Power Train
6
Service Brakes
5

Based on 239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

A5 Years to Avoid

2020 A5
49 complaints · 2 recalls · 3 crashes · 3 deaths
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2014 A5
23 complaints · 3 recalls
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2013 A5
20 complaints · 3 recalls · 2 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best A5 Years to Buy

2026 A5
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2024 A5
5 complaints · 0 recalls
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2009 A5
5 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Audi A5 Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Audi A5 Reliability

What year A5 has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Audi A5 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 49 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2020 report for specific defects.

Is the Audi A5 reliable?

The Audi A5 has accumulated 239 owner-filed complaints and 28 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 3 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used A5.

What are the most common A5 problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (46 reports), Electrical System (35 reports), Engine (35 reports), Unknown Or Other (25 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my A5 has an open recall?

Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.

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