2009 Audi A5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Audi A5, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.
“October 2010 severe wobbling of steering wheel, after numerous complaint with dealer they have to carry out full wheel alignment that took 3 attempts to rectify. This same complaint has now started again although only a pull to the left while driving, this has been investigated by Audi dealer and wheel camber appears to be the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376784, filed 2011-01, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 10250555Feb 19, 2024This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10250554Feb 19, 2024This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
- 10233489Mar 23, 2023This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
- 10216490Jul 19, 2022This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
- 10211721May 10, 2022This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- 10163120Jul 12, 2019This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
- 10157124Jan 18, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- 10128339May 25, 2017This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10128296Apr 12, 2017This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Audi A5
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Audi A5
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.
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