2022 Audi A5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi A5, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-806 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Audi A5 has problems

7 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
Tires30
Forward collision avoidance10
Power train10
Structure10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2022 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.

89%repaired · 2025 Q1

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-806 · Oct 26, 2022 · 6,076 vehicles · 5,435 repaired

Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2023 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-825 · Oct 20, 2021 · 2,857 vehicles · 2,659 repaired

Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2022 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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In owners' words

What A5 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NHTSA Recall ID: 24T009 Continental Claim Number: [XXX] While driving on the highway from Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles with my family in the car, the front passenger-side tire unexpectedly exploded. The entire tread detached from the tire, causing damage to the right side of the vehicle as it…
Complaint 11641240 · Feb 7, 2025
The front tires started to come apart (tread separating from belt). I purchased new tires and had a shop install them. Some time later, after I had replaced the tires, I received a recall notice from Audi/Continental Tire for this exact issue. The notice (NHTSA Recall ID 24T009) stated to contact…
Complaint 11635996 · Jan 14, 2025
255/35R19 Failure of 1 tire in July. Replaced tire. No concerns noted by Discount tire when replacing it. 1 month later, another tire blew. Clear indication of safety concern so I replaced all tires. I have a picture of the damage, as well as of me literally changing the tire. Informed of recall -…
Complaint 11619850 · Oct 15, 2024

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