Audi A5 years to avoid
More than twice the A5's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Audi A5 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Audi A5 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi A5 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical80
- Engine70
- Airbags50
- Driver assistance30
- Steering27
- Transmission17
- Body17
- Visibility15
- Fuel system15
- Brakes11
- Tires9
- Wheels8
Most reported problems on the Audi A5
Audi A5 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 8 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 8 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 8 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 84 | 7 | Tires | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 79 | 8 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 15 | 60 | Electrical | 4 | 1 | Avoid | |
| 2019 | 72 | 12 | Acceleration | 15,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 26 | 38 | Engine | 7,000 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 83 | 7 | Engine | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2015 | 81 | 8 | Fuel system | 25,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 43 | 28 | Engine | 60,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 27 | 35 | Engine | 52,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 53 | 22 | Airbags | 75,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 44 | 25 | Airbags | 70,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 37 | 34 | Airbags | 67,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 77 | 11 | Engine | 45,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 88 | 5 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 19
Audi A5 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Audi A5
What years of the Audi A5 should you avoid?
2020. It has more than twice the Audi A5's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2020 alone has 60, mostly about electrical and driver assistance.
What is the best year for a used Audi A5?
2008, 2016 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 7 and 7).
What is the most common problem with the Audi A5?
Electrical, with 80 complaints across all years, followed by engine (70) and airbags (50).
How many recalls does the Audi A5 have?
19 recalls between 2008 and 2026. The 2018 model year has the most, with 6.
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