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2014 Audi A5 Engine Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
32%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
87,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Audi A5, 32% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.

“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

“I currently have 56k miles on my car. It is less than 5 years old. The dealer told me I need my timing chain replaced. There was a class action settlement with the same problem in the 2013 model. Would my car also qualify?”

NHTSA complaint #11233627, filed 2019-07

“Audi claims to have fixed their 2.0t engine piston defect which can cause safety issues and accidents caused by the car seizing or loosing power at any time due to their faulty pistons which class action act filed on 2014 indicates that 2012-2017 2.0t engine are susceptible to the same default. The company tried to hide this and failed to fix the issues on vehicles pass 2011. Please I have kids and this is our main vehicle I am being told by the dealer that I need a new piston rings based on the same issues they have encountered but is not eligible for that recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11498404, filed 2022-12

“The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the oil light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove to the local dealer. The dealer informed the contact that many vehicles had experienced oil issues. The oil was topped off. The dealer performed an oil consumption test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,398.”

NHTSA complaint #11456323, filed 2022-03, 92,398 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder. The check engine and EPS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with piston #3. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who confirmed the failure with piston #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. …”

NHTSA complaint #11537257, filed 2023-08, 65,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025113%
2024113%
2021113%
2018821%
2016343%
2015113%
2014932%
20131234%
2012732%
2011624%
2010926%
200919%

Other parts of the 2014 Audi A5

Steering
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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