Audi A5 years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi A5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (38 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 0 (from 9 complaints), 2012 at 0 (from 22 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 29 complaints). The Audi A5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2013 Audi A5, 9 of 38 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2018
2012
2014
2025–26
Audi A5 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi A5. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 1 | 1 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | 26 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 27 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 27.8 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 27 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 27.3 |
| 2021 → | 1 | 8 | 5 | Electrical system | 27 |
| 2020 → | 1 | 60 | 4 | Electrical system | 26.7 |
| 2019 → | 2 | 12 | 3 | Speed control | 27 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 0 | 9 | 6 | Electrical system | 27 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Engine | 24.7 |
| 2016 → | 0 | 7 | 3 | Powertrain, Engine | 24.7 |
| 2015 → | 1 | 9 | 3 | Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC) | 24.7 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 0 | 29 | 3 | Engine | 24.5 |
| 2013 → Most | 2 | 38 | 3 | Engine | 24.3 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 22 | 0 | Air bags | 24.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Cabriolet
- Oil
- 5W-40/5W-30/0W-40/0W-30 (Audi/VW-approved; 2.0T) · 4.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R18, 255/35R19
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-229 covers certain 2013-2017 A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sedan vehicles (with Q5, A4, and A6 also listed) with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines: an electric coolant pump may become blocked or short-circuited, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the pumps. Related recall 17V-002 updates software to cut pump power if the pump becomes blocked. Recall 17V-622 covers certain 2013-2016 A5 Coupe and A5 Cabriolet vehicles (with A4 and Q5) where contact corrosion in the auxiliary-heater connector may overheat or melt heater wires; dealers replace the auxiliary heater and update software as needed.
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- Body styles
- Coupe, Cabriolet, Sportback
- Oil
- 5W-40 (Audi/VW-approved; 2.0T) · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R18, 255/35R19
Known issues for this generation
Recall 17V-822 covers certain 2018 A5 Coupe vehicles built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly, increasing injury risk if the air bag does not deploy correctly; dealers modify the head curtain air bags. Recall 18V-893 covers certain 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles where front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loose front wheel; dealers inspect and replace fasteners as needed. Recall 21V-874 covers certain 2018-2020 A5 Coupe, Cabriolet, and Sportback vehicles (with A4/S4/S5/RS5 also listed) where a seat-heater cable to the passenger occupant detection system may fault and disable the passenger air bag; dealers replace the cable and heating mat or seat cover.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A5 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 0 (from 9 complaints), 2012 at 0 (from 22 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 29 complaints).
Which Audi A5 year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (38 complaints). On the 2013 Audi A5, 9 of 38 complaints name Engine.
How do Audi A5 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi A5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi A5 years are too early to compare?
The Audi A5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What body styles does the F5 Audi A5 offer?
Coupe, Cabriolet, and Sportback depending on market and year.
What oil does an Audi A5 take?
8T 2.0T uses Audi/VW-approved 5W-40/5W-30/0W-40/0W-30 (~4.9 qt); F5 2.0T commonly lists 5W-40 (~5.5 qt).
What does recall 18V-229 cover on the A5?
Certain 2013-2017 A5 Cabriolet and A5 Sedan vehicles (with Q5, A4, and A6 also listed) with 2.0L TFSI engines—see the NHTSA campaign for the defect and remedy.