2019 Audi A5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 A5 years
The 2019 Audi A5 has a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 11th out of 16 model years, with a "Good" verdict. It logged 12 complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 crash, led by Engine issues at 33% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 23 city / 34 hwy
Top 2019 Audi A5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (25%)
- Steering3 (25%)
- Structure & Body3 (25%)
- Electrical System2 (17%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
What owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly becomes hard to turn after an Electric Power Steering failure message appears while driving on the highway.
- A broken trailing arm lock nut and bolt in the rear suspension led to fishtailing and loss of control.
- Forward collision/pre-sense system slams the brakes unexpectedly during normal left turns or highway driving, even when no danger is present.
- Water pools in the rear passenger door sill and sloshes audibly when braking or accelerating, especially after rain or car washes.
- All four doors lock independently while parked with the engine running and cannot be unlocked with the key fob or manual key.
- Recall repair parts for a seat/airbag campaign were reported unavailable at the dealer for an extended period.
2019 Audi A5 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V034000Jan 26, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires31,058 vehicles
Tires
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
- NHTSA 21V874000Nov 10, 2021Airbags208,332 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
- NHTSA 21V295000Apr 26, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires40,993 vehicles
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
2019 Audi A5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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.
2019 compared with other A5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Audi A5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 A5 has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 11th of 16 model years for this model, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other A5 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A5?
- Engine complaints make up 33% of reports, often tied to the pre-sense system applying brakes unexpectedly, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Steering issues, each at 25%.
- Does the 2019 Audi A5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Audi A5, covering suspension lock nuts/bolts, airbag seat heating mat wiring, and rear axle alignment/tire wear, none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2019 A5 compare to the 2018 and 2020 A5?
- The 2018 A5 (Complaint Index 93, "Avoid") and 2020 A5 (Complaint Index 100, "Avoid") both rank worse than the 2019 A5, which sits at a Complaint Index of 33.
- What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2019 A5?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 15,000 miles across all reported problems for the 2019 A5.