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2015 Audi A5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2015 Audi A5, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-622 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Audi A5
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 86%Owner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Hugh Llewelyn, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Audi A5 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system20
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility10
Engine10
Wheels10
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 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.

87%repaired · 2020 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 18V-229 · Apr 11, 2018 · 342,867 vehicles · 298,681 repaired

Risk. A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2018 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 17V-002 · Jan 3, 2017 · 342,867 vehicles · 314,329 repaired

Risk. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2015 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

2015 Audi A5 safety ratings

2015 Audi A5 C 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11679510 · Aug 9, 2025
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. IT LATER WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. DEALER ADVISED THAT FUEL HOSE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT COST OF $1,198. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE ORIGINAL HOSE AND THAT A REPLACEMENT KIT MUST BE INSTALLED.…
Complaint 11362227 · Oct 1, 2020 · 45,000 miles

Own a 2015 A5?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.