2015 Audi A5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Audi A5 has a complaint index of 18, one of the lowest among 18 model years, and earns a 'Best' verdict relative to other A5 years. It has 8 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 18/100
- #15 of 18 A5 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21.5 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Audi A5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the coolant/fuel hose triggering a check engine light at highway speed, with dealers warning against driving the car home, at a median 45,000 miles.
- Some drivers describe the engine hesitating during acceleration, though dealers were sometimes unable to duplicate the issue, reported around 25,000 miles.
- Low-profile tires and wheels reportedly suffered repeated damage and vibration issues within a short ownership period, near 9,000 miles.
- One owner described factory headlights as excessively bright compared to standard high beams, flagged very early at 1 mile.
- A buyer reported discovering unresolved safety recalls after purchase that the selling 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 data, the 2015 A5 has a complaint index of 18 and ranks 15th worst out of 18 model years, 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, split mainly between the Engine and Fuel System, each accounting for 25% of complaints, plus smaller shares in Electrical, Structure & Body, Suspension, and Visibility.
- Does the 2015 Audi A5 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 A5, covering the engine coolant pump, fuel pump replacement, and an auxiliary heater electrical connector; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Audi A5 compare to other years?
- The 2015 A5's complaint index of 18 is much lower than the 2018 A5 (94), the 2020 A5 (100), or the 2013 A5 (88), all rated 'Avoid'.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Audi A5?
- EPA rates the 2015 A5 at 25 mpg combined (21.5 city/31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.