2025 Audi A5 Problems
Compared with other Audi A5 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Forward collision avoidance (3 complaints).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 881miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 22 city / 31 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Audi A5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2025 Audi A5. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and body and structure (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 881 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 601 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 313 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.
- Electrical system2 25%
- Body and structure2 25%
- Engine1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Tires1 13%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “13 Jun 25 2100 hrs - Auto went thru multiple of errors and transmission would not go into gear, electric door locks released all emergency pull handles and car was not able to move. Called Audi Emergency Service. Tried to get out of vehicle and door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. I had friend come and get me out of vehicle by me pushing on the inside and her pulling the emergency pull. DANGEROUS! …”
NHTSA complaint #11707324, filed 2025-12Electrical system: “The MMI infotainment head unit reboots spontaneously and repeatedly while the vehicle is in operation. The screen freezes, goes black, and restarts, reliably within 7-8 minutes of completing the previous boot. This repeats continuously for the duration of any drive. I have verified this is not related to a connected phone. I tested with three different phones on three different operating systems, and with no phone connected and powered off entirely. The reboot cycle occurs identically in all cases, whenever the vehicle is running. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749728, filed 2026-07Body and structure: “I have Autoimmune disorder and extreme inflammation. Simply Google Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp to truly understand how much i hate my glass or whatever material roof which after Ceramic Tinting limousine tint the roof my condition has worsen since I got this vehicle last November. I've always had Audis and I need help please!”
NHTSA complaint #11751135, filed 2026-07Mileage 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 881 and 881 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 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 quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
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
- 25V899000Dec 19, 2025Seat belts › Rear/other › RetractorCovers: Audi A5 2025, Q6 E-Tron 2025, S5 2025 +5 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a…
- 25V638000Sep 24, 2025Seat belts › Front › RetractorCovers: Audi A5 2025, S5 2025, S6 Sportback E-Tron 2025 +5 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have…
Recall details for the 2025 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. 601 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038103Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
- 11038096Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides an overview of the combined software updates for cluster 3; PPE/PPC.
- 11038088Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear lid only opens/clolses slightly and then stops.
- 11038083Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is an engine warning lamp on; DTC P157000 is logged in the ECM.
- 11038077Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is occasionally audio output for entertainment when the vehicle is started.
- 11038076Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the sound output pauses automatically after starting the vehicle.
- 11038075Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulleitn provides informaiton when there is a translucent rectangle covering the center display.
- 11038074Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the time does not autmotically update when daylight savings time begins or ends.
- 11038073Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the settings for sound via the head restraints are missing.
- 11038072Sep 30, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the exhaust emissions warning lamp lights up; DTC P050A; 2.0 ltr 4-cyl.
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 2025 Audi A5 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2025 Audi A5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Audi A5 is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2025 Audi A5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi A5 get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Audi A5 (A5 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 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 2025 Audi A5 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 881 miles and the middle half falls between 881 and 881 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.