Does the 2009 Audi A5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Audi A5, the most recent reported on May 27, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A5?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints), followed by structure (3).

How many 2009 Audi A5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2009 Audi A5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Audi A5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Audi A5 recalls

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 16V376000 · reported May 27, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 8,381 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
The risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling3
Structure3
Electrical system2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Air bags1
Engine1
Fuel system, diesel1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 28, 2019 · Air bags · 41,600 miles
MY AIR BAG LIGHT AND PARKING LIGHT ICON CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME WHILE STARTING AND REMAIN ON. I HAVE READ THE EXACT SAME DESCRIPTION FROM OTHER AUDI OWNERS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 6901 16V376. WHY IS MY CAR NOT INCLUDED?? I HAVE RESTARTED MY TIMES TO NO AVAIL.

Mar 28, 2017 · Structure · 72,280 miles
I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2015 WITH 35K MILES. SINCE THEN, ITS BEEN OVER ELEVEN TIMES REGARDING WATER LEAKING ISSUES, PARTICULAR INVOLVING THE SUNROOF DRAINS ESPECIALLY THE RIGHT REAR DRAIN OVER THE PASSENGER QUARTER PANEL WINDOW NEAR THE AIRBAG AREA (C-PILLAR). THE HEADLINER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE (IT…

Apr 29, 2016 · Structure · 54,000 miles
RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER) DOOR LATCH/LOCK MECHANISM FAILED. BECAUSE THE LOCK FAILED, THE ALARM SYSTEM DOES NOT SEE THE DOOR AS CLOSED AND WILL NOT ARM THE SYSTEM. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE DOOR CANNOT BE LOCKED UNLESS YOU ACTIVATE USING THE CHILD PROOF OVERIDE NEAR THE LATCH MECHANISM. YOU MUST REACH IN THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE…

Aug 12, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system · 60,000 miles
AUDI A5 2009 IS NOT A RELIABLE CAR I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER AUDI PRODUCT IN MY LIFETIME. I CANT BELIEVE HOW I THOUGHT I WAS ALONE WITH THE MISFIRE ISSUE AND I FIND IN MY RESEARCH THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUES FOR VARIOUS MODELS UNBELIEVABLE. HAD I SEARCH THIS PRODUCT, WOULD HAVE BEEN MY ONLY WISH. THE CAR…

Jan 12, 2015 · Structure
KEYLESS DOOR SENSORS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK VEHICLE WHEN TOUCHED. BROUGHT PROBLEM TO ATTENTION OF DEALERSHIP, WHICH STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND THEREBY REFUSED TO FIX ISSUE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, THE…

A5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	1	5	0	0
2009	1	11	0	0
2010	0	34	0	0
2011	0	25	2	0
2012	0	22	0	1

Across all years, the 2020 A5 has the most complaints (60). All Audi A5 years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Audi A5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Audi A5, the most recent reported on May 27, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A5?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints), followed by structure (3).
How many 2009 Audi A5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 28, 2019.