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.
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Audi A5 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | 5 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | 6 | — | — | — | Tires | Full report → |
| 2022 | Good | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2020Worst | Avoid | 2 | 49 | 3 | — | 3 | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2019 | Good | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2018 | Caution | 2 | 21 | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2014 | Caution | 3 | 23 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2013 | Caution | 3 | 20 | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | — | 24 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | — | 21 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | — | 28 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | — | 5 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 2008 | Excellent | — | 5 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
19 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Audi A5 Problems
Based on 239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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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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