2021 Audi A5 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Audi A5, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Car began bucking at low speeds. I parked car and when I turned on ignition next day, dashboard warning indicated Transmission malfunction and warned me not to drive car. I had it towed to dealer. Diagnosis was that it was a gearbox malfunction that according to dealer was occurring more and more frequently, so much so that Audi had issued a Technical Service Bulletin. My car which is less than 5 years old and has 65,000 miles required $3,600 worth of repairs for this issue. If this is major engine problem occurring with increasing frequency, why is this not a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11764446, filed 2026-09Related service bulletins
- 11038129Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
- 11034669Jun 30, 2026This bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender G83.
- 11034657Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11034656Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- 11031000Mar 10, 2026This bulleitn provides informaiton when there is a loose engine oil filler cap; P006800, P227900, P050700 - 2.0 ltr. TFSI.
- 11029368Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- 11027439Dec 19, 2025This bulletin provides service information when there is dirt or a small amount of oil residue on the engine mounting.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2018 | 8 | 21% |
| 2016 | 3 | 43% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 9 | 32% |
| 2013 | 12 | 34% |
| 2012 | 7 | 32% |
| 2011 | 6 | 24% |
| 2010 | 9 | 26% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2021 Audi A5
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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