Is there a recall for the 2020 Audi A5 backup camera issue?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras problem area on the 2020 Audi A5.

How many complaints does NHTSA have about the 2020 Audi A5 camera and collision system?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area for the 2020 Audi A5, which is 25% of the 60 total complaints filed for that model year.

Did the camera or collision warning problem cause any crashes?

No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.

What exactly goes wrong with the 2020 Audi A5 backup camera?

Owners report the MMI screen randomly reboots while driving, and during the reboot the backup camera, cross-traffic alert, and collision warning systems become unavailable.

2020 Audi A5 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 15 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2020 Audi A5, 25% of that year's 60 total complaints. No related recalls exist for this issue. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 15; 25% of 60
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

The MMI infotainment screen randomly reboots while driving, going blank for several minutes before restarting.
During the reboot, the backup camera display disappears while owners are reversing or parking.
Rear cross-traffic alerts and parking collision warnings shut off at the same time the screen reboots.
Front collision warning features also drop out during these random MMI restarts.
Owners report the reboot cycle repeats every few minutes regardless of whether a phone is connected via Bluetooth, USB-C, or CarPlay.
Some owners state dealership software updates did not stop the rebooting or camera loss.

When 2020 Audi A5 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint May 1, 2025, latest Aug 5, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Aug 2025; peak Jul 2025 (8).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Audi A5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by A5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (3%)
20193 (25%)
202015 (25%)
20211 (13%)
20221 (14%)
20232 (25%)
20240 (0%)
20254 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a recall for the 2020 Audi A5 backup camera issue?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras problem area on the 2020 Audi A5.
How many complaints does NHTSA have about the 2020 Audi A5 camera and collision system?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area for the 2020 Audi A5, which is 25% of the 60 total complaints filed for that model year.
Did the camera or collision warning problem cause any crashes?: No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
What exactly goes wrong with the 2020 Audi A5 backup camera?: Owners report the MMI screen randomly reboots while driving, and during the reboot the backup camera, cross-traffic alert, and collision warning systems become unavailable.