repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: retractor
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2025 Audi A5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi A5, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-638 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Audi A5 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Forward collision avoidance
2Electrical system
2Structure
1Back over prevention
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 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 · 2026 Q3
Front: retractor
Risk. In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail.
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
2025 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
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What A5 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle performs a complete stop in the middle of a drive on the freeway. I loose sight of where I am going due to this sudden break, without knowing the UNKNOWN OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN. The vehicle has been inspected by Audi dealership over four times for this issue, in which they are not resolving…
driving vehicle down the highway with the cruise control on and it will suddenly slam on the brakes. decreasing the speed rapidly almost causing a rear end accident. Has been brought to drealer for repairs 5 times with no results still does it. to;d repair coming in 3rd quater of 2026 vehicle is…
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…
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