2014 Audi A5 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 25%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Audi A5, 25% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“I received a bluetooth cell phone call while backing up in reverse, and the backup camera tv screen to my surprise was overridden by the phone call screen, losing my backup view.”
NHTSA complaint #10972232, filed 2017-04, 43,900 miles“While driving the car I press the gas pedal and it loses power or won't accelerate at all, then all of a sudden something happens and it lunges forward fast it is scary I have almost crashed 2 times. This issues is intermittent, thus the driver has no control of when the car is going to drive properly when I doesn't it is scary. I'm have been relegated to 45 miles an hour on the freeway I cannot control any part of the car to ensure I can make a lane change if I need to to overt an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629552, filed 2024-12“I contact Audi of concord, ca in november of 2018, to have the after-run coolant pump replaced. They placed me on a waitlist, I have never heard back from them almost a year later.”
NHTSA complaint #11270848, filed 2019-10“The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that a burn spot was discovered on the seat section of the front driver's seat. The contact indicated that days later the burn mark had developed into a tennis ball sized burn hole in the seat cushion. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11613978, filed 2024-09, 66,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V622000Oct 5, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact…Covers: Audi A5 2013–2016, A4 Allroad 2013–2016, Q5 2013–2016
Related service bulletins
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11034634Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11031051Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11029370Feb 17, 2026This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11028448Jan 21, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- 11028397Jan 5, 2026This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- 11027438Dec 19, 2025This bulletin provides service infrmation for workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
- 11027321Dec 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 5 | 63% |
| 2021 | 2 | 25% |
| 2020 | 41 | 68% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 7 | 25% |
| 2013 | 9 | 26% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 18% |
| 2008 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2014 Audi A5
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology