KnownCarProblemsAudi A5 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 325 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi A5 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2020, 2018, 2013. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Audi A5 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 A5 | 60 | Electrical | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 A5 | 38 | Engine | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 A5 | 28 | Engine | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 A5 | 35 | Engine | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 A5 | 25 | Air bags | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 A5 | 34 | Air bags | 0 | 0 |
16 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Audi A5
- What years of the Audi A5 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2020 (60), 2018 (38), 2013 (35).
- What is the most common problem with the Audi A5?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (61), engine (51), other or unspecified (44).
- Which Audi A5 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2008 (5), 2016 (7), 2022 (7). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.