Audi A5 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 324 consumer complaints across the 17 model years of the Audi A5 (2008–2025) that have at least 5 complaints. 2020 has the most, with 60. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (80 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All A5 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 881 | 2 | 601 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 8 | 19,748 | 0 | 800 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 8 | — | 0 | 924 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 7 | — | 2 | 991 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 8 | 30,148 | 5 | 1,072 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 60 | 67,000 | 4 | 1,083 | 78 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 12 | 15,000 | 3 | 1,025 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 38 | 7,000 | 6 | 1,062 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 7 | 35,000 | 3 | 735 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 8 | 25,000 | 3 | 922 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 28 | 60,000 | 3 | 1,084 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2013 | 35 | 50,250 | 3 | 1,376 | 64 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 22 | 75,000 | 0 | 1,064 | — | Falling |
| 2011 | 25 | 66,574 | 0 | 986 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 34 | 64,224 | 0 | 892 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 11 | 45,000 | 1 | 678 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 5 | 46,300 | 1 | 487 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system80 25%
- Engine59 18%
- Other or unknown57 18%
- Air bags50 15%
- Steering27 8.3%
- Back-over prevention (rear camera)18 5.5%
- Transmission and drivetrain17 5.2%
- Body and structure17 5.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2018: “The electronic trunk of my Audi A5 failed to stop closing once it hit me on the head. The hatch kept closing in until I was able to move my body out of the way however at this point the hatch already caused a laceration to my skull which resulted in a visit to the emergency room. Vehicle was parked and the engine was on.”
NHTSA complaint #11361546, filed 2020-09, 30,000 miles2013: “The sunroof exploded. I was driving and heard a loud noise. I look around because it sounded like a tire blowout. I continued to drive, and once I reached my destination, stopped and opened the door to exit the vehicle, I heard a loud pop like a gun shot. Immediately glass flew everywhere. I was located in the parking lot of picadilly restaurant when the explosion occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11291420, filed 2019-12, 130,000 miles2014: “Nhtsa recall number: 18v229 manufacturer recall number: 19n4 recall date: I was notified of this in december of 2017. Nothing has happened yet, but it is sept 10th 2018 and there is no solution. I was unable to make a trade-in of my vehicle due to the unresolved recall issue. I do not think this has been taken care of in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #11128559, filed 2018-09, 29,364 milesOther Audi models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology