January 2021 driving straight - 30 MPH. Received a notification dynamic steering "steering defective. I pulled into a parking stall and it did a total lock up. The steering wheel could not be turned at all. The whole steering rack and pinion had to be replaced costing over $3,000 becasue the electronic chip wasnt able to be removed itself. Car had under 50k miles. I asked how does this go…
2014 Audi A5 steering problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
When does it fail?
Of the 8 steering complaints filed for the 2014 Audi A5, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Steering accounts for 28% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
I parked my car and when returned show power steering is defectve when I search the defect on internet show several similar cases
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 the desired position.
My vehicle has only 36k miles and has not been through any puddles or potholes. One day I drove my car down the street back to my garage and as I was parking I received a notification "steering defective do not drive". The steering rack and pinion had to be replaced costing $3,000 (part was $2,127). The repair shop indicated that after speaking with Audi, they were informed that this part has…
When turning, the steering feels stiff and occurs even when vehicle is stationary
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2014 Audi A5?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 50,790 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Audi/A5.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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