Total Complaints
9 filings
AUDI A5 · model year
2024 AUDI A5
9 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2024AUDIA5 carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2024 A5 is electrical system with 3 filings, followed by steering (2) and engine (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 9 investigation files overlapping the 2024 A5. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20251125ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Audi’s wireless charging pad in 2021–2024 A4/A5/Q5 models: •Overheats the phone •Triggers a thermal radio throttle •iPhone temporarily disables Bluetooth hardware •Audi MMI sees that and throws: “Bluetooth function is currently unavailable.” •Wireless CarPlay collapses because it needs Bluetooth + WiFi Direct •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 — 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 every time you use the tray after 5-20 minutes. Very scary for older drivers. Would like NHTSA to pressure Audi into a recall and fix the pad at Audi's expense. I bought the car to use the wireless charger, not have to work around it. And it is exceptionally unsafe.
20250905STEERING
See attached document for complaint.
20250905SERVICE BRAKES
See attached document for complaint.
20250905ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
See attached document for complaint.
20241007STEERING
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.
20240624VISIBILITY/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.
20240319ELECTRICAL 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.
20240319ENGINE
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.
20240319FUEL/PROPULSION 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.
Compare 2024AUDIA5 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2024 AUDI A5 have?▼
The 2024 AUDI A5 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 AUDI A5?▼
The most-complained component for the 2024 AUDI A5 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and ENGINE.
Is the 2024 AUDI A5 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2024 AUDI A5; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.