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Audi A5

Safety Grade: F
416
Total Complaints
13
Crashes
8
Injuries
3
Deaths

Top Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
70
ENGINE
56
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
54
AIR BAGS
48
STEERING
27
POWER TRAIN
14
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
STRUCTURE:BODY
12
SERVICE BRAKES
10

Recent Complaints

2025 AUDI A5 — TIRES
Audi A5 Quattro Purchased new 06/2025. Dealer = Audi Lakeland 1215 Griffen Road Lakeland, FL 33805 Phone: (863) 284-0880 Contact = Service Manager Gary Downey Tire = Bridgestone Turanza LS100 235/45R18 98H REO (Extra Load) Run Flat ...
2018 AUDI A5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The MMI ( main screen) system randomly reboots every 5 minutes, even when using CarPlay, which is unsafe. Please check it out. Thank you!
2018 AUDI A5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I turned on my car and several malfunctions came on the dash,and would not start and went in limp mode. A local mechanic stated it's the electrical component of the coolant pump causing malfunction. He also stated that could lead the car catching fire if overheats since the 5V is dipping below due t...
2014 AUDI A5 — STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that after each rainfall, there was a large amount of water inside the trunk of the vehicle, creating mold inside the trunk. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop, and holes were discovered in the trunk and were filled. After another rainfal...
2021 AUDI A5 — POWER TRAIN
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? TRANSMISSION - GEAR SHIFT How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? THE CAR STOPPED SHIFTING GEARS AND WE WHEN THE CAR INSTRUCTED US TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY IT WASN'T A SAFE PLACE TO ST...
2016 AUDI A5 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Immediately after taking it home from a dealership, I noticed the MMI system wasn’t turning on. I figured it would fix itself, but it’s been 4 days and nothing has happened. The screen stays black when starting the car. When I reset the MMI by holding the volume knob for 10 seconds, it briefly t...
2021 AUDI A5 — SEATS
The passenger side air bag indicator constantly turns off and on in my Audi no matter if there is or is not a passenger in the seat. I took my vehicle to an authorized Audi service center to have the issue checked and they determined the issue to be a failed pods mat based on the error code returned...
2021 AUDI A5 — AIR BAGS
The passenger side air bag indicator constantly turns off and on in my Audi no matter if there is or is not a passenger in the seat. I took my vehicle to an authorized Audi service center to have the issue checked and they determined the issue to be a failed pods mat based on the error code returned...
2025 AUDI A5 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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 ...
2025 AUDI A5 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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 ...

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