2015 Audi A5: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility; the 2017 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 them accountable for selling a vehicle with unresolved safety defects that compromised my safety. It is not allowing me to add case card with report, only case card available as of today.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2025
“The contact owns a 2015 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2023
“The water pump system is leaking, and also the after water pump is malfunctioning. I was in danger when driving and the "turn off engine and check coolant levels" warning light message turned on. The engine was very hot and I was at risk of a fire. The issue has been confirmed by an auto repair shop for audis, that was close to me. They sent me a detailed diagnostic. I also have a recall letter for the water pump, that I got in the mail a few days ago, so I'm looking to be paid the cost of this repairs. Thank you”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2021
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“NHTSA recall # 18v229 - (audi recall 19n4) no action available at this point nor clarification to keep the car outside not in garage - it's a convertible, so outside storage can damage top..”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a5 cabriolet. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v622000 (electrical system). The contact called audi palo alto dealer located at 1730 embarcadero rd, palo alto, ca 94303 and phone number (833) 830-1068. The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer stated that they do not have the part. The contact stated the dealer wanted to give her instructions on a temporarily fix. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Oct 2017
“Low profile tires on audi a5 cab are not designed robust enough to handle road. It has been a nightmare with excessive tire and wheel damage. I do not recommend you purchase this car. Audi will blame the roads and the driver. These are not normal incidents. Four flat tires and three damaged wheels in less than 15 months. Safety becomes an issue with excessive failure. Vibration and road instability will occur as the easily damaged wheels cannot handle the roads”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2016
“I'd like to point out that regular lights on this (and many other latest german vehicles) are overly bright, in excess of the regular high beams, and blinding to the oncoming traffic”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Nov 2015
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
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Is the 2015 Audi A5 reliable?
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 Audi A5. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 2015 Audi A5 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.