2015 Audi A5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 A5 years
The 2015 Audi A5 has a complaint index of 13 and ranks 14th of 16 model years, earning a 'Best' verdict. It has 8 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21.5 city / 31 hwy
Top 2015 Audi A5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (38%)
- Engine2 (25%)
- Fuel System2 (25%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
- Structure & Body1 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (13%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle hesitating during acceleration on the highway, with the dealer unable to duplicate the issue at a median 25,000 miles.
- Owners describe excessive tire and wheel damage from low-profile tires, with multiple flats and damaged wheels within about 15 months near 9,000 miles.
- Owners report the check engine light coming on mid-drive due to a fuel hose flaw, with the dealer warning it was unsafe to continue driving at 45,000 miles.
- Owners note that standard headlights seem overly bright, causing glare for oncoming traffic.
- One owner reported discovering unresolved safety recalls after purchase that the dealership had not disclosed.
2015 Audi A5 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
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. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
- NHTSA 17V622000Oct 5, 2017Electrical System216,913 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
- NHTSA 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
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. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
2015 Audi A5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other A5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Audi A5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Audi A5 has a complaint index of 13, the second-lowest among the 16 model years with data, earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other A5 years.
- What problems does the 2015 Audi A5 have?
- NHTSA lists 8 complaints for the 2015 A5, with Engine and Fuel System issues each making up 25% of complaints, followed by smaller shares in Electrical System, Structure & Body, Suspension, and Visibility.
- Does the 2015 Audi A5 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Audi A5, covering the engine coolant pump software, a fuel pump replacement, and an auxiliary heater electrical connector.
- How does the 2015 Audi A5 compare to other years?
- The 2015 A5's complaint index of 13 is far lower than 2013 (87), 2018 (93), and 2020 (100), all rated 'Avoid,' making 2015 one of the better years for the A5.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Audi A5?
- The 2015 Audi A5 gets an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined (21.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.