Does the 2014 Audi A5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Audi A5, the most recent reported on April 11, 2018 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A5?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (9 complaints), followed by steering (9).

How many 2014 Audi A5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Audi A5 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 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.

2014 Audi A5 recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

NHTSA campaign 18V229000 · reported April 11, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 342,867 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
The risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 17V622000 · reported October 5, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 216,913 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
The risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

NHTSA campaign 17V002000 · reported January 3, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 342,867 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
The risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Most reported problems

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

Engine9
Steering9
Electrical system7
Unknown or other4
Fuel/propulsion system2
Visibility/wiper2
Engine and engine cooling1
Seats1
Structure1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

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

Jan 27, 2026 · Structure · 151,598 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that after each rainfall, there was a large amount of water inside the trunk of the vehicle, creating mold inside the trunk. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop, and holes were discovered in the trunk and were filled. After another rainfall, the vehicle was…

May 5, 2025 · Unknown or other
On March 24, 2025 I submitted a valid claim for reimbursement to Audi of America for the outstanding recall on my A5's water pump along with the receipt for the service. Audi denied reimbursement because I had a claim that was "too old" from the recall date. This is of course, illegal. I would like Audi to reimburse…

May 5, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving 30-70 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving for an hour or stopped at a light. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact waited for 10 minutes to restart, but the vehicle shut off again. The ECP…

Apr 2, 2025 · Electrical system
1) power steering module failed resulting in steering failing on highway. Car is not available for inspection due to being totaled. Issue was a known service bulletin by Audi however new owners had no way to know it was a life threatening issue. 2) The car lost control when power module failed, steering wheel locked…

Dec 9, 2024 · Vehicle speed control
While driving the car I press the gas pedal and it loses power or won't accelerate at all, then all of a sudden something happens and it lunges forward fast it is scary I have almost crashed 2 times. This issues is intermittent, thus the driver has no control of when the car is going to drive properly when I doesn't…

A5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	0	25	2	0
2012	0	22	0	1
2013	3	35	2	2
2014	3	28	0	0
2015	3	8	0	0
2016	3	7	0	0
2017	2	0	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2014 Audi A5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Audi A5, the most recent reported on April 11, 2018 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A5?: Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (9 complaints), followed by steering (9).
How many 2014 Audi A5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 28 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 January 27, 2026.