2025 AUDI A5
2 recalls, 13 complaints - 72 TSBs
25V899000 Dec 19, 2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat bel... Read more
Consequence
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)... Read more
25V638000 Sep 24, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Consequence
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Aug 19, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
Vehicle performs a complete stop in the middle of a drive on the freeway. I loose sight of where I am going due to this sudden break, without knowing the UNKNOWN OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN. The vehicle has been inspected by Audi dealership over four times for this issue, in which they are not resolving thi... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 17, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Parking sensors and forward sensors used for adaptive cruise control will identify objects that are not there and the car will break. Car with shut off while driving (not the normal engine cutoff with restart) and shift to park suddenly. Backup camera is blanked out and rear sensor will not work. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge and the mileage of the vehicle failed to display. The contact was concerned due to the failure also cause the fuel gauge to accurately display The service vehicle soon warning light remained illumin... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 11, 2026
Incident date: Jul 11, 2026
Dash board panel comes on when you turn on the car, but once you put it in drive it automatically shuts off accept the rpm gauge, car goes into limp mode when driving and causes it to not allow any acceleration or movement of vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 11, 2026
Incident date: Jul 11, 2026
Dash board panel comes on when you turn on the car, but once you put it in drive it automatically shuts off accept the rpm gauge, car goes into limp mode when driving and causes it to not allow any acceleration or movement of vehicle.
ENGINE
Jun 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 16, 2026
My 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with L87 6.2L V8 suffered a catastrophic, silent seizure at 108,000 miles. Driving at highway speeds, warning light stating shift to neutral and press start, engine completely shut off and would not turn back on. I was in the car with my 3 children about to make a turn... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 23, 2026
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
The outside door handles are defective, and Honda is aware of the issue. In warm or hot weather, the door opening mechanism binds up, and eventually the stress is too great and it causes the door handle to break. The problem has been reported by nearly every CR-Z owner. For more incidents, pleas... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 23, 2026
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
Truck has 170 miles and it suddenly slammed on the breaks on the highway stating that the EBS failed. A loud humming sound came from the transmission and now the truck is saying service transmission and service brakes. The truck will need to be towed to a dealer to review as it is not drivable at th... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
May 17, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Truck began scrolling warnings that pre-collision braking, hill start assist, forward collision, adaptive cruise control, and more were all not working. Alerts came out of no where while driving on highway and continued every 30 min to hour of drive time. Cruise control was disabled with this fail... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
Vehicle Symptom: The vehicle exhibits a persistent rough idle and engine hesitation specifically when at operating temperature. This issue is most prevalent during "Auto Start/Stop" transitions and while idling in heavy traffic. The engine feels as though it may stall, creating a significant safety ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 13, 2025
Component/system malfunctioned: Adaptive Cruise Control integrated with Traffic Sign Recognition/Speed Limit Assist (camera-based speed sign detection and automatic speed adjustment). Vehicle available for inspection upon request. While driving ~35 mph in 35 mph zones with Adaptive Cruise Control en... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 13, 2025
Component/system malfunctioned: Adaptive Cruise Control integrated with Traffic Sign Recognition/Speed Limit Assist (camera-based speed sign detection and automatic speed adjustment). Vehicle available for inspection upon request. While driving ~35 mph in 35 mph zones with Adaptive Cruise Control en... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 13, 2025
The failure involves the engine/powertrain system, specifically the engine oil pressure system, resulting in loss of engine power and a subsequent loss of effective braking assistance. The vehicle displayed a low engine oil pressure warning and a “powertrain system fault” message prior to the lo... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2025 AUDI A5
72 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 3 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
A9024852073747_1
Apr 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.
A9024842032113_9
Apr 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
A9424792063739_2
Apr 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
A9024832059335_5
Apr 11, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
A9124992073629_1
Apr 8, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A9124992073629_1
Apr 8, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A9424762073332_2
Apr 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
A9124942073582_1
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.
A2724712067906_5
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
A9124962073585_1
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the myAudi app gives the message "Remote Start Fails with Error, "Timestamp error has occurred".
A3924602059057_8
Apr 3, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns in vehicles equipped with quattro Ultra.
A5724342017082_1
Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
A1924552061918_6
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A1924552061918_6
Mar 12, 2024
119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A4024752047920_9
Mar 8, 2024
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
A4024752047920_9
Mar 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
A9124682072959_1
Feb 9, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.
A9124632044694_3
Feb 7, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A4223542038689_8
Dec 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A4223542038689_8
Dec 12, 2023
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A5723232071691_2
Nov 22, 2023
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
This bulletin provides information in instances where the keyless entry does not work during remote start.
A9023562032113_8
Nov 16, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A9023532058077_8
Nov 15, 2023
282000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.
A9023532058077_8
Nov 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.
A2723622069747_5
Nov 15, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A2723622069747_5
Nov 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A9123462064681_4
Nov 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when the wireless charging does not work.
A6623042030471_7
Nov 14, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
A6423952062618_3
Nov 10, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This bulletin provides information for when the frameless window auto-drop function is inoperative during freezing weather.
A9023522059891_5
Nov 10, 2023
284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
This bulletin provides information for the Audi pre sense restricted function icon displayed after the engine is started.
A0023812070568_2
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A0023782066297_4
Oct 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.
A0023782066297_4
Oct 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.
A5523802067818_2
Oct 16, 2023
118340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA):CONTROL MODULE
This bulletin provides information for when the gesture-controlled rear lid is not working, B13034A.
A0023762071721_1
Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A0123812028842_4
Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
A0023762071721_1
Oct 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A0023752066297_3
Oct 9, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
A0023742052680_4
Oct 4, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A9223372056963_2
Oct 2, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides information on repairing the corrugated hose for the windshield washer system.
A912330206211511
Sep 20, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information on reinstalling the navigation database when DTC B126CF0 and/or B126CF1 is stored in the 005F.
A4623522054385_3
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.
A4623512051095_8
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A462350202258412
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A4623492067132_2
Sep 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.
A442303202256323
Sep 15, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.
A462348203418124
Sep 14, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023712070568_1
Sep 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
A4023682047920_8
Sep 7, 2023
163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the front end dash panel when the vehicle is moving.
A9123262071264_1
Aug 23, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A9123262071264_1
Aug 23, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A912325206211510
Aug 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains instructions to reinstall the navigation database in the presence of DTC B126CF1 stored in the 005F.
A912325206211510
Aug 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains instructions to reinstall the navigation database in the presence of DTC B126CF1 stored in the 005F.
A4423022065160_2
Aug 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when the collapsible wheel does not fully inflate using the toolkit.
A4423022065160_2
Aug 4, 2023
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
This bulletin provides information for when the collapsible wheel does not fully inflate using the toolkit.
A4223532038689_7
Aug 4, 2023
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
This bulletin provides information for when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A4223532038689_7
Aug 4, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin provides information for when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
AUD4927ENG
Jul 10, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
44134220225637
Feb 18, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
AUDI A5 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI A5 across all model years (2008, 2025).
38
Total Recalls
444
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
21
Reported Crashes
14
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
AUDI A5 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 2 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 102 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 48 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 47 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 30 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | View |