https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi A5. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:57:32 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2177858 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The MMI ( main screen) system randomly reboots every 5 minutes, even when using CarPlay, which is unsafe. Please check it out. Thank you! https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2176020 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 component of the coolant pump causing malfunction. He also stated that could lead the car catching fire if overheats since the 5V is dipping below due to the faulty coolant /water pump. Ultimately forcing the car in limp mode for safety precautions. T https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2170342 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that after each rainfall, there was a large amount of water inside the trunk of the vehicle, creating mold inside the trunk. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop, and holes were discovered in the trunk and were filled. After another rainfall, the vehicle was taken to an Audi dealer, and the dealer stated that the trunk was cleaned, but the https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2167718 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? TRANSMISSION - GEAR SHIFT How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? THE CAR STOPPED SHIFTING GEARS AND WE WHEN THE CAR INSTRUCTED US TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY IT WASN'T A SAFE PLACE TO STOP THE CAR. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2167546 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Immediately after taking it home from a dealership, I noticed the MMI system wasn’t turning on. I figured it would fix itself, but it’s been 4 days and nothing has happened. The screen stays black when starting the car. When I reset the MMI by holding the volume knob for 10 seconds, it briefly turns on but shuts itself off right after. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2160975 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The passenger side air bag indicator constantly turns off and on in my Audi no matter if there is or is not a passenger in the seat. I took my vehicle to an authorized Audi service center to have the issue checked and they determined the issue to be a failed pods mat based on the error code returned. Upon researching, I’ve discovered that this issue was a safety recall issue with Audi A5 Sportback https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2160976 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The passenger side air bag indicator constantly turns off and on in my Audi no matter if there is or is not a passenger in the seat. I took my vehicle to an authorized Audi service center to have the issue checked and they determined the issue to be a failed pods mat based on the error code returned. Upon researching, I’ve discovered that this issue was a safety recall issue with Audi A5 Sportback https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2160845 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 13 Jun 25 2100 hrs - Auto went thru multiple of errors and transmission would not go into gear, electric door locks released all emergency pull handles and car was not able to move. Called Audi Emergency Service. Tried to get out of vehicle and door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. I had friend come and get me out of vehicle by me pushing on the inside and her pulling the emergency https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2160846 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 13 Jun 25 2100 hrs - Auto went thru multiple of errors and transmission would not go into gear, electric door locks released all emergency pull handles and car was not able to move. Called Audi Emergency Service. Tried to get out of vehicle and door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. I had friend come and get me out of vehicle by me pushing on the inside and her pulling the emergency https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2160847 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 13 Jun 25 2100 hrs - Auto went thru multiple of errors and transmission would not go into gear, electric door locks released all emergency pull handles and car was not able to move. Called Audi Emergency Service. Tried to get out of vehicle and door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. I had friend come and get me out of vehicle by me pushing on the inside and her pulling the emergency https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#recall-25V899000-audi-audi-a5-2025 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2151727 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 fo https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2150062 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving down the interstate when my Warning Transmission Failure light came on. Then another message said you can drive with limited use if vehicle. Seconds later the Warning Transmission Failure light came on again and said drive to your nearest repair shop. Moments later the Warning came on and said safely stop your vehicle. I pulled over on the side of the road and pit my car in park. Aft https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2146274 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT MY 2012 AUDI A5 HAS 155,000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS HAD EVERY OIL CHANGE AND MAINTENANCE UP TO DATE , MY TURBOS AND PISTONS HAVE CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WITH 0 COMPRESSION IN MY ONLY CAR . BOTH HAVE RECALLS ON THEM FOR MY YEAR AND MODEL AND EVEN THO I GOT A LETTER IN THE MAIL ABOUT BEING PART OF A SETTLEMENT FOR MY TURBOS CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE I FEEL AS THO MY CAR SHOULDN'T BE BROKE IT SHOU https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2141059 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Audi USA sent me a recall letter/service action for Infotainment System Software. The system reboots and shuts down unexpectedly while driving. Took the car to a local Audi dealership and they informed me that they cannot repair the recall because they now want to change my SOS module in order for both to work. They are asking me to pay them $1,500 for that. Meanwhile they informed me that my SOS https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2135056 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2018 Audi A5. Many critical cooling system parts — including the thermostat housing, water pump housing, radiator end tanks, breather tubes, and quick-connect hoses — are made of plastic and sit in constant exposure to coolant temperatures over 200°F. Over time, these components become brittle, crack, and fail prematurely. Recently, the plastic breather/return hose between the coolant res https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#recall-25V638000-audi-audi-a5-2025 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2128202 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. Audi USA Confirmed I have a settlement class vehicle in 03/2025. Mentioned an 80K Mileage limit. (Car only had 69K miles at the time) When the issue persisted I reached out for repair in accordance to Water Pump Settlement. McKenna Audi Service center https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2127420 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2127421 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2127422 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2118846 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT After purchasing the vehicle on 8/2/25, I discovered it had outstanding safety recalls that were neither addressed nor disclosed by the dealership at the time of sale. I have since taken steps to fix these safety issues, but the dealer’s failure to inform me or resolve the recalls before the sale put me at unnecessary risk. I urge the NHTSA to review the dealership’s records from 8/2/25 to hold th https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2118847 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT After purchasing the vehicle on 8/2/25, I discovered it had outstanding safety recalls that were neither addressed nor disclosed by the dealership at the time of sale. I have since taken steps to fix these safety issues, but the dealer’s failure to inform me or resolve the recalls before the sale put me at unnecessary risk. I urge the NHTSA to review the dealership’s records from 8/2/25 to hold th https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2118848 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT After purchasing the vehicle on 8/2/25, I discovered it had outstanding safety recalls that were neither addressed nor disclosed by the dealership at the time of sale. I have since taken steps to fix these safety issues, but the dealer’s failure to inform me or resolve the recalls before the sale put me at unnecessary risk. I urge the NHTSA to review the dealership’s records from 8/2/25 to hold th https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2118242 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT On August 3, 2025, my wife and I came home from dinner and I couldn’t get out of the driver’s side door. I took it to Naples Audi where I bought the car and delt with its Assistant Service Manager and Service Advisor. Audi estimated the repair to be over $1,300. I called Audi USA Regional Customer Service and Mike B opened a Case 06968056 for me. He got back to me today, August 7, and said Au https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2117547 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Multi-Media Interface (MMI) randomly reboots and poses a safety hazard. Several times while reversing using my backup camera, the MMI has rebooted which causes the camera to go blank. This poses a risk to back up into an object or a person during this time. Also during this time, the Rear Cross Traffic Warning system is disabled until the system reboots. Also, while using navigation, the M https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2117548 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Multi-Media Interface (MMI) randomly reboots and poses a safety hazard. Several times while reversing using my backup camera, the MMI has rebooted which causes the camera to go blank. This poses a risk to back up into an object or a person during this time. Also during this time, the Rear Cross Traffic Warning system is disabled until the system reboots. Also, while using navigation, the M https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2117549 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Multi-Media Interface (MMI) randomly reboots and poses a safety hazard. Several times while reversing using my backup camera, the MMI has rebooted which causes the camera to go blank. This poses a risk to back up into an object or a person during this time. Also during this time, the Rear Cross Traffic Warning system is disabled until the system reboots. Also, while using navigation, the M https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2116731 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The MMI which controls back up and 360 cameras, parking sensors, collision avoidance system, navigation, bluetooth, radio, etc reboots randomly without warning. There is no predictability and I have not been able to identify a trigger. There is no warning indicator on the dash or MMI before it happens. When it reboots the screen goes black and all associated MMI functions become inoperable for sec https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a5#complaint-2116113 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I am writing today to inform you about the safety concerns I have over My Audis MMI issues. The MMI is the multi media infotainment which is operates my back up camera, proximity sensors and navigation. The MMI is stuck in a loop and reboots every 60 seconds. I was backing up and the MMI rebooted on me which abruptly stop streaming what was behind me, my neighbor was also backing up and tha