Is the 2017 Audi A5 reliable?

NHTSA shows 0 owner complaints for the 2017 Audi A5, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any A5 model year in this data. It still has 2 engine-related recalls.

What recalls affect the 2017 Audi A5?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls, both for the engine, campaigns 18V229000 and 17V002000. Both involve the coolant pump: one covers pump replacement and the other a software update deactivating power to the pump.

Does the 2017 Audi A5 have a coolant pump recall?

Yes. Recall 17V002000 addresses a software fix that deactivates power to the coolant pump, and recall 18V229000 covers replacing the pump itself, free of charge.

How does the 2017 A5 compare to other years?

The 2017 A5 ranks 18th out of 18 model years by complaint index, meaning it has fewer logged complaints than every other year, including 2020 (complaint index 100) and 2018 (complaint index 94), both rated Avoid.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Audi A5?

EPA rates the 2017 Audi A5 at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.

2017 Audi A5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2017 Audi A5 has a complaint index of 0 with 0 complaints logged, but NHTSA lists 2 recalls tied to the engine coolant pump. Among 18 model years, it ranks 18th (lowest complaint volume) and carries no verdict in this dataset.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #18 of 18 A5 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 2; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2016; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 25; 22 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2017 Audi A5 recalls

2 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 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.

2017 Audi A5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 22 MPG
Highway: 31 MPG
Combined: 25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,175; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium or E85
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.

2017 compared with other A5 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2015	Best	18	8	3	25
2016	Best	12	7	3	25
2017	No verdict	0	0	2	25
2018	Avoid	94	38	6	27
2019	Good	47	12	3	27

All Audi A5 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Audi A5 reliable?: NHTSA shows 0 owner complaints for the 2017 Audi A5, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any A5 model year in this data. It still has 2 engine-related recalls.
What recalls affect the 2017 Audi A5?: NHTSA lists 2 recalls, both for the engine, campaigns 18V229000 and 17V002000. Both involve the coolant pump: one covers pump replacement and the other a software update deactivating power to the pump.
Does the 2017 Audi A5 have a coolant pump recall?: Yes. Recall 17V002000 addresses a software fix that deactivates power to the coolant pump, and recall 18V229000 covers replacing the pump itself, free of charge.
How does the 2017 A5 compare to other years?: The 2017 A5 ranks 18th out of 18 model years by complaint index, meaning it has fewer logged complaints than every other year, including 2020 (complaint index 100) and 2018 (complaint index 94), both rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Audi A5?: EPA rates the 2017 Audi A5 at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.