2026 Audi A5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Audi A5, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2026 Audi A5 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Audi A5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 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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- Caution
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- Not rated
2026 Audi A5 safety ratings
2026 AUDI A5 4 DR N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What A5 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Issue: Unexpected and extremely forceful Brake Hold impeded normal and safe driving maneuvers. While driving in heavy stop-and-go traffic on an incline approaching the GW Bridge towards NY, I cautiously attempted to move out of my lane into an adjacent lane. I lightly applied the brake, (I believe…
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