Audi A5
NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data
Top Problem Areas
Most commonly reported issues
Active Recalls
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Recent Complaints
Latest owner reports
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 co...
The MMI ( main screen) system randomly reboots every 5 minutes, even when using CarPlay, which is unsafe. Please check it out. Thank you!
I own a 2018 Audi A5. Many critical cooling system parts — including the thermostat housing, water pump housing, radiator end tanks, breather tubes, a...
The water pump failed on my vehicle. Initially reported 2/2025 at Authorized Audi Service Center. They claimed it was normal for coolant to dip. Aud...
The vehicle has 36000 miles on it and the oil cooler has failed. The car is meticulously maintained. This failure compromises the ability for the en...
Engine shuts off occasionally whilst cornering at very low speed. No warning. Been happening for several years.
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Summary
The 2018 Audi A5 has 6 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine.