Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Audi A5, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2018 Audi A5 - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (38 to date)
- 2013 Audi A5 - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2010 Audi A5 - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (34 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2010 Audi A5 - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (34 to date)
- 2013 Audi A5 - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2018 Audi A5 - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (38 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A5 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 Audi A5 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi A5 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A5 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 Audi A5 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 Audi A5 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
| 2019 Audi A5 | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| 2018 Audi A5 | 38 | 38 | 6 |
| 2016 Audi A5 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 Audi A5 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 Audi A5 | 28 | 19 | 3 |
| 2013 Audi A5 | 35 | 28 | 3 |
| 2012 Audi A5 | 22 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 Audi A5 | 25 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 Audi A5 | 34 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 Audi A5 | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 Audi A5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V899000 | 2025 | Seat Belts | 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... |
| 25V638000 | 2025 | Seat Belts | 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... |
| 22V806000 | 2022 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro,... |
| 22V742000 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad,... |
| 22V034000 | 2019-2021 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5... |
| 21V874000 | 2018-2020 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5... |
| 21V825000 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5... |
| 21V606000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7,... |
| 21V295000 | 2019-2021 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad,... |
| 20V737000 | 2020-2021 | Exterior Lighting | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. |
| 19V547000 | 2018 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5... |
| 18V893000 | 2018 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. |
| 18V836000 | 2018 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. |
| 18V229000 | 2013-2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4... |
| 17V822000 | 2018 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. |
| 17V675000 | 2018 | Structure | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. |
| 17V622000 | 2013-2016 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. |
| 17V002000 | 2013-2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi... |
| 16V376000 | 2008-2009 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. |