Audi A5 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 19 recalls and 308 owner complaints for the Audi A5 (model years 2008–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (75 complaints), followed by engine (58 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 60 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 38 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 35 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2020 (60), 2018 (38) and 2013 (35). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi A5 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 75 | 12 of 19 | |
| Engine | 58 | 11 of 19 | |
| Air bags | 49 | 10 of 19 | |
| Steering | 25 | 7 of 19 | |
| Structure | 17 | 9 of 19 |
Latest 8 of 19 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | Seat belts: rear/other, retractor | 2025 | 27,768 |
| 25V638000 | Sep 24, 2025 | Seat belts: front, retractor | 2025 | 1,042 |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2022 | 6,076 |
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2021 | 170,296 |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Tires | 2019–2021 | 31,058 |
| 21V874000 | Nov 10, 2021 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2018–2020 | 208,332 |
| 21V825000 | Oct 20, 2021 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2022 | 2,857 |
| 21V606000 | Aug 5, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 45,496 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 5 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.