2024 Audi A5 recalls & problems
The 2024 Audi A5 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2024 Audi A5.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2024 Audi A5 Cabriolet C AWD
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2024 Audi A5 Coupe 2 DR AWD
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2024 Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 9.9% |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
A5 Sportback quattro Hybrid
| City / highway | 26 / 35 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel
A5 Coupe quattro Hybrid
| City / highway | 24 / 32 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
A5 Cabriolet quattro Hybrid
| City / highway | 24 / 33 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
A5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid
| City / highway | 24 / 32 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | — |
| Steering | 2 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Nov 29, 2025 · 22,916 milesPower train
The contact owns a 2024 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the parking brake actuator was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the brake pedal was loose while depressed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where the parking lock solenoid (N486) was replaced; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the loose brake pedal failure. No additional repair was performed. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer a third time and the Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module… - Jun 17, 2026Unknown or other
I am reporting a severe, systemic, and undiagnosed electrical defect that compromises vehicle safety and control. The manufacturerâs authorized repair facilities and corporate Technical Assistance Center (TAC) have explicitly documented that their factory test plans are "inconclusive" and they cannot isolate the root cause of the failures. The primary symptom is the catastrophic failure of the climate control/defrost system, which intermittently stops cooling and blows hot/ambient air. Dealerships have repeatedly replaced the physical AC head unit (E87), replaced high-pressure switches, and performed battery capacity discharges to clear persistent diagnostic trouble codes (DTC B131207 and… - Feb 9, 2026 · 16,581 milesElectrical system
The contact owns a 2024 Audi A5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and started, the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle started independently without driver input. Additionally, the air condition was blowing warm air instead of cold air. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 16,581. - Nov 25, 2025Electrical system
Audiâs wireless charging pad in 2021â2024 A4/A5/Q5 models: â¢Overheats the phone â¢Triggers a thermal radio throttle â¢iPhone temporarily disables Bluetooth hardware â¢Audi MMI sees that and throws: âBluetooth function is currently unavailable.â â¢Wireless CarPlay collapses because it needs Bluetooth + WiFi Direct â¢Audio goes dead along with it This EXACT sequence is documented across A4/A5/Q3/Q5 forums and Audi service bulletins. The pad is the culprit â not your phone, not the car. When bluetooth and apple car play shut down, so do directions which causes driver to scramble to find phone and follow phone screen which distracts drivers and causes accidents. It happens… - Jul 22, 2025Steering
See attached document for complaint. - Sep 28, 2024Steering
Steering malfunction indicator light illuminated and I experienced a total loss of power steering. Brought car to Dealer Service Center. Was informed that the problem is related to a known software issue and that an update to the software is expected sometime toward the end of Q4 2024. In the interim, DTC's have been set to passive and the steering malfunction indicator light has been deactivated. - Jun 20, 2024Visibility/wiper
I was driving up a clear road, heard and exploding sound and witnessed my drivers side window shatter. The glass that was not protected by tint, I could hear crumbling into the frame. I could not see out of my window and thankfully did not swerve due to scare of the explosion sound.Upon looking online, others have experienced this with Audis. There were no warnings present. Vehicle has not been inspected or repaired yet. Nothing was noted in the road, no marks on vehicles. - Mar 14, 2024Electrical system
After fueling, MPG was 370 and dropped to 325 within one minute. Same night, vehicle began to jerk back and forth and cluster stated "Drive system: malfunction! Please contact Service." Took to dealership next morning and service stated fuel pump codes popped up. The vehicle is just leased and only has 1,000 miles.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.