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2022 Audi A5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi A5.

2
recalls
7
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2022 Audi A5 recalls

Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit · Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 22V806000 · reported October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 6,076 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 21V825000 · reported October 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2,857 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Aug 20, 2026 · Power train

The clutch does not engage properly and the vehicle makes a grinding noise when starting to move and while making right and left turns.

Mar 27, 2026 · Structure

I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing issue with my 2022 Audi A5 involving multiple component failures. Most recently, both front windows suddenly stopped functioning and would not roll up, leaving my vehicle fully exposed. As a result, my car was subjected to rain, causing water intrusion and damage…

Feb 7, 2025 · Tires

NHTSA Recall ID: 24T009 Continental Claim Number: […] While driving on the highway from Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles with my family in the car, the front passenger-side tire unexpectedly exploded. The entire tread detached from the tire, causing damage to the right side of the vehicle as it separated. Prior to the…

Jan 14, 2025 · Tires

The front tires started to come apart (tread separating from belt). I purchased new tires and had a shop install them. Some time later, after I had replaced the tires, I received a recall notice from Audi/Continental Tire for this exact issue. The notice (NHTSA Recall ID 24T009) stated to contact continental for…

Nov 1, 2024 · Wheels

All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.

A5 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 31210
2020 46010
2021 5800
2022 2700
2023 0800
2024 0800
2025 2800

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

Questions

Does the 2022 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Audi A5, the most recent reported on October 26, 2022 (Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit, Back over prevention: display function). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi A5?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (3 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (1).
How many 2022 Audi A5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 7 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 August 20, 2026.