2014 Audi A5
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
9 of 28 total reports mention: steering.
Engine
9 of 28 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Check engine light came on while on the highway, transmission would not automatically shift up beyond 6TH gear (8 speed transmission) at highway speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Electrical system
7 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring harness.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that a burn spot was discovered on the seat section of the front driver's seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-11
Also filed under Seats
Audi of seattle confirmed 1/22/2018 that my car is functioning as designed, but I believe this design is unsafe and undesirable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-25
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
I received a bluetooth cell phone call while backing up in reverse, and the backup camera tv screen to my surprise was overridden by the phone call screen, losing my backup view.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-13
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Visibility/wiper
2 of 28 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 28 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-03-03Engine and engine cooling17V002000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017.
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2017-11-27Electrical system17V622000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2018-09-14Engine and engine cooling18V229000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Audi A5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V002000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 17V622000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V229000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Audi A5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A5?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A5 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.