Audi A5 problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 9 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Limited NHTSA data — only 9 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Audi a5 cabriolet. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v622000 (electrical system). The contact called Audi palo alto dealer located at 1730 embarcadero rd, palo alto, ca 94303 and phone number (833) 830-1068. The contact stated that…
I'd like to point out that regular lights on this (and many other latest german vehicles) are overly bright, in excess of the regular high beams, and blinding to the oncoming traffic
Low profile tires on Audi a5 cab are not designed robust enough to handle road. It has been a nightmare with excessive tire and wheel damage. I do not recommend you purchase this car. Audi will blame the roads and the driver. These are not normal incidents. Four flat tires and…
I purchased my vehicle in orlando, fl back in april and during the test drive it was discussed with the seller noises in reference to the panoramic sunroof. I live in tampa, fl and was informed by the Audi south/orlando dealership I could make an appointment with a dealer…
Common questions
Is the 2015 Audi A5 reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 9 owner complaints have been filed for the 2015 Audi A5, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2015 Audi A5?
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2015 Audi A5 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Audi A5?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Audi A5 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Audi A5?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 9 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.