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Audi A5Model year report

2014 Audi A5 Problems

Compared with other Audi A5 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 22 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Audi A5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi A5. The part named most often is engine, with 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by steering (9) and electrical system (7). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1,084 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 57 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 66 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Audi A5 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Check engine light came on while on the highway, transmission would not automatically shift up beyond 6th gear (8 speed transmission) at highway speeds. Transmission could be shifted manually into 7th and 8th gears, but engine was lugging on level highway at 60mph. Audi service center states the hydraulic timing chain tensioner has failed, causing engine timing issues that could result in catastrophic failure if driven further. The car has approximately 87k miles on it and has been meticulously maintained since purchased new. …”

NHTSA complaint #11061499, filed 2018-01, 87,000 miles

Steering: “2014 Audi A5 with approx 62k miles. The steering system has begun to offer inconsistent resistance to driver input, which impacts driver's ability to judge the amount of force needed to turn the wheel to the desired position. When turning the wheel from center to either stop, there are several sectors where it feels like the assist is working, and several where the steering gets heavy and hard to turn. The issue occurs at various speeds and while stopped. It seems similar to issues reported with 2013 a4 and A5 models.”

NHTSA complaint #11302952, filed 2020-01, 62,000 miles

Electrical system: “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 miles

Other or unknown: “Jack failed while using to lift car. The teeth (hidden underneath the silver body mounting point) which engage the left and right halves of the jack scissors had become mashed up, and slipped a notch or two, suddenly dropping the car downwards. Yes I have the part for inspection. Audi Seattle service department said my only alternative through them was ordering a new one for full price. Yes they saw the jack.”

NHTSA complaint #11524708, filed 2023-05

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,000 and 66,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2543%25–5036%50–7514%75–1000%100–1507%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201852020202220242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Audi A5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A5 quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual223226$3,150
A5 quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl · flex-fuel8-speed automatic202823$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Audi A5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,084 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,084 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202588812—26—Too new
2024819,7480527—Too new
20238—0—27—Too new
20227—2—27—Not enough data
2021830,1485527—Not enough data
20206067,000452778 · MoreRising
20191215,0003527—Not enough data
2018387,0006527100 · MoreRising
2016735,0003—26—Not enough data
2015825,0003—26—Not enough data
20142860,0003—260 · FewerStable
20133550,2503—2464 · TypicalStable
20122275,0000—25—Falling
20112566,5740—250 · FewerFalling
20103464,2240—2329 · FewerFalling
20091145,0001—20—Not enough data
2008546,3001—21—Not enough data

All Audi A5 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Audi A5 have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi A5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Audi A5 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by steering with 9.

Has the 2014 Audi A5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Audi A5 get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Audi A5 (A5 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Audi A5 reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 46,000 and 66,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.