2009 Audi A5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,140miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Audi A5, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,140 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.
“I purchased the car used in 2015 with 35k miles. Since then, its been over eleven times regarding water leaking issues, particular involving the sunroof drains especially the right rear drain over the passenger quarter panel window near the airbag area (c-pillar). The headliner had to be replaced at least once (it should have been replaced other times, but the dealership only cleaned the stains). …”
NHTSA complaint #10969187, filed 2017-03, 72,280 miles“Right side (passenger) door latch/lock mechanism failed. Because the lock failed, the alarm system does not see the door as closed and will not arm the system. Subsequently, the door cannot be locked unless you activate using the child proof overide near the latch mechanism. You must reach in through the drivers side to open the door using the handle. This is a safety and security issue that should not happen on any car with less than 55k miles on it. The Audi forums have numerous complaints about this issue with the b8 model car (a4/A5/s4/s5/rs5). …”
NHTSA complaint #10862237, filed 2016-04, 54,000 miles“Keyless door sensors started to malfunction and would not unlock vehicle when touched. Brought problem to attention of dealership, which stated that they could not duplicate problem and thereby refused to fix issue while the vehicle was still under warranty. Now that the vehicle is no longer under warranty, the problem was found and the cost has to come out of my pocket. There should be a class action lawsuit regarding these keyless door sensor failures.”
NHTSA complaint #10671991, filed 2015-01Related service bulletins
- 11011282Nov 22, 2024This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11009941Oct 31, 2024This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11005865Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11002981Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002912Jun 12, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235May 23, 2024This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002135May 23, 2024This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002234May 17, 2024This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002134May 17, 2024This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Audi A5
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
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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