2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Audi A5.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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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.
2017 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.
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.
Across all years, the 2020 A5 has the most complaints (60). All Audi A5 years →
Questions
Does the 2017 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Audi A5?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Audi A5.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.