Audi A5Model year report

2023 Audi A5 Problems

Complaints: 8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: —no mileage reported
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating: —no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy: 27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Audi A5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2023 Audi A5. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (2) and wheels (2). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 924 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 3 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.

Tires4 50%
Forward collision avoidance2 25%
Wheels2 25%
Air bags1 13%
Back-over prevention (rear camera)1 13%

Example complaints

Tires: “Tire Size 255/35R19. My 2 front tires suffered from belt separation and I replaced the tires on 6/18/24 (new car milage 15238) at Tire Choice Auto Service Center. My low tire pressure light was on and I made an appointment for an evaluation thinking I may have a nail puncture, however the tire shop manager called me onto the shop floor while my car was raised up to show me the warped tire tread and told me I needed new tires due to belt separation. I checked with Audi Naples and the Continental Tire website at that time and there were no tire recalls for my car tires. …”

NHTSA complaint #11623330, filed 2024-11

Forward collision avoidance: “I have had multiple issues with this vehicle. After having it for a few months while on a road trip the car begin high pitched beeping and several warning lights displayed with messages stating Audi pre sense malfunction: contact customer service/ AES/AEB unavailable. Safety System: malfunction: See Owners Manual. Drive System malfunction. Three warning lamps illuminated as well. I wasn’t sure what was happening and pulled over at the next exit, called my husband. …”

NHTSA complaint #11660801, filed 2025-05

Wheels: “I have received notice 24T009 affecting my vehicle. As instructed, I contacted the dealer. They advise that Continental does not have tires to replace tires listed in the recall. The dealer could not provide a time frame for accomplishing replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11626973, filed 2024-11

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

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 2023 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).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
A5 Cabriolet quattro AWD	2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid	7-speed automatic	24	31	26	$3,150
A5 Coupe quattro AWD	2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid	7-speed automatic	24	32	27	$3,050
A5 Sportback S-Line quattro AWD	2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid	7-speed automatic	24	32	27	$3,050
A5 Sportback quattro AWD	2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid	7-speed automatic	24	33	28	$2,950

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi A5 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 924 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
11038129Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
11038035Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed: P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
11038031Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
11038032Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.

See all 924 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A5

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2025	8	881	2	—	26	—	Too new
2024	8	19,748	0	5	27	—	Too new
2023	8	—	0	—	27	—	Too new
2022	7	—	2	—	27	—	Not enough data
2021	8	30,148	5	5	27	—	Not enough data
2020	60	67,000	4	5	27	78 · More	Rising
2019	12	15,000	3	5	27	—	Not enough data
2018	38	7,000	6	5	27	100 · More	Rising
2016	7	35,000	3	—	26	—	Not enough data
2015	8	25,000	3	—	26	—	Not enough data
2014	28	60,000	3	—	26	0 · Fewer	Stable
2013	35	50,250	3	—	24	64 · Typical	Stable
2012	22	75,000	0	—	25	—	Falling
2011	25	66,574	0	—	25	0 · Fewer	Falling
2010	34	64,224	0	—	23	29 · Fewer	Falling
2009	11	45,000	1	—	20	—	Not enough data
2008	5	46,300	1	—	21	—	Not enough data

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

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Audi A5 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2023 Audi A5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Audi A5 is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 2.

Has the 2023 Audi A5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi A5 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Audi A5 (A5 Coupe quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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.