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Audi A5Model year report

2016 Audi A5 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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 2016 Audi A5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Audi A5. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 735 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 44 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: “The contact owns a 2016 Audi A5. While the contact was making a three point turn with the shifter in the reverse position, the vehicle abruptly accelerated forward and moved approximately 3 to 5 feet when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also indicated that the vehicle lost power and would not properly accelerate on several occasions. The cause of the failures was not determined. Audi of eatontown (95 nj-36, eatontown, nj) was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11228900, filed 2019-07, 35,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The drive chain broke, causing permanent damage to the engine which requires a complete engine replacement. The car was 5 + years old with 38,000 miles on it and well maintained.”

NHTSA complaint #11431232, filed 2021-08

Other or unknown: “Immediately after taking it home from a dealership, I noticed the MMI system wasn’t turning on. I figured it would fix itself, but it’s been 4 days and nothing has happened. The screen stays black when starting the car. When I reset the MMI by holding the volume knob for 10 seconds, it briefly turns on but shuts itself off right after.”

NHTSA complaint #11711758, filed 2026-01

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 35,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2018201920212024220252026
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 2016 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 automatic213024$3,400

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 2016 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. 735 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 735 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 2016 Audi A5 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Audi A5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Audi A5 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2016 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 2016 Audi A5 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 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 2016 Audi A5 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,000 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 35,000 miles; 100% 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.