repaired · 2020 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 Audi A5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2014 Audi A5, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-622 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Audi A5 has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Steering
9Engine
7Electrical system
2Visibility/wiper
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
1Seats
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Audi A5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other A5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Audi A5 safety ratings
2014 Audi A5 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What A5 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1) power steering module failed resulting in steering failing on highway. Car is not available for inspection due to being totaled. Issue was a known service bulletin by Audi however new owners had no way to know it was a life threatening issue. 2) The car lost control when power module failed,…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder. The check engine and EPS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
SIMILAR PROBLEM TO ANOTHER FILED COMPLAINT, MODIFIED FOR THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT....2014 AUDI A5 WITH APPROX 56K MILES. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEGUN TO OFFER INCONSISTENT RESISTANCE TO DRIVER INPUT, WHICH IMPACTS DRIVER'S ABILITY TO JUDGE THE AMOUNT OF FORCE NEEDED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO…
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