NHTSA Safety Recalls
Audi A5 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2008 to 2021, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 11 model years (2008–2021) the Audi A5 has 34 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2018 with 6; the cleanest is 2009 with 1.
- Model years
- 11
- Total recalls
- 34
- Worst year
- 2018
- Cleanest year
- 2009
2008–2021
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A5 | 5 | |
| 2020 Audi A5 | 4 | |
| 2019 Audi A5 | 3 | |
| 2018 Audi A5 | 6 | |
| 2017 Audi A5 | 2 | |
| 2016 Audi A5 | 3 | |
| 2015 Audi A5 | 3 | |
| 2014 Audi A5 | 3 | |
| 2013 Audi A5 | 3 | |
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1 | |
| 2008 Audi A5 | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Audi A5
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING4
- TIRES3
- SEATS3
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY3
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2
- AIR BAGS2
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR1
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.