2008 Audi A5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Audi A5, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2008 Audi A5. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag sensor and the parking brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the horn had failed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the defects were all caused by a faulty steering wheel spring column. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10563988, filed 2014-02, 35,000 miles“2008 Audi A5 3.2L S-Line Coupe experiencing severe water intrusion into trunk compartment causing progressive failure of multiple electronic modules. Water enters through a known design defect in the trunk seal and drainage pathway, pooling in the spare tire well where critical electronic control modules are mounted. Affected systems: (1) Complete audio and entertainment system failure due to amplifier module destroyed by water damage. (2) Electronic parking brake malfunction with brake failing to engage and disengage reliably, creating serious rollaway risk on inclines. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731285, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 10235359Apr 18, 2023This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
- 10217895Aug 11, 2022This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
- 10207210Jan 31, 2022This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
- 10193583May 13, 2021This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.
- 10187575Feb 25, 2021This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).
- 10186993Feb 10, 2021This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
- 10186569Jan 25, 2021This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
- 10094651Sep 27, 2016This bulletin provides troubleshooting for a front brake squeal sound with light to moderate pressure.
- 10123716Oct 20, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is…
- 10120817Jun 29, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-75 dated March 12, 2014. Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Audi A5
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Audi A5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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