2023 Audi A5
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
4 of 8 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Tire Size 255/35R19. My 2 front tires suffered from belt separation and I replaced the tires on 6/18/24 (new car milage 15238) at Tire Choice Auto Service Center.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-03
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 8 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Over the course of 3 days about 6 weeks ago, my new leased vehicle abruptly slammed on the brakes 3 separate times for NO reason whatsoever.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-06
Also filed under Back over prevention
Wheels
2 of 8 total reports mention: wheels.
Back over prevention
1 of 8 total reports mentions: back over prevention, most commonly citing automatic system braking.
Air bags
1 of 8 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2023 Audi A5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2023 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 2023 Audi A5?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A5 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.