YearToAvoid

2022 Audi A5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Audi A5 has a complaint index of 24, ranked 14th of 18 model years, and carries a Best verdict relative to other A5 years. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, 2 recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
24/100
#14 of 18 A5 years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
7
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2016
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27
24 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2022 Audi A5 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (57%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (14%)
  3. Other1 (14%)
  4. Structure & Body1 (14%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Front and rear tires reportedly separate at the tread, sometimes leading owners to replace all four tires.
  • Some owners had two tires replaced in one year and two more replaced roughly a year later due to tread separation.
  • The pre-sense collision-avoidance system reportedly triggered unexpected braking and seatbelt tightening with no obstacle present, though a dealer inspection found the system working properly.
  • The clutch reportedly fails to engage smoothly, producing a grinding noise when the car starts moving or turns.
2022 Audi A5 complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2024Oct 2024Nov 2024Jan 2025Feb 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2024 (1).

2022 Audi A5 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles

    Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

  2. NHTSA 21V825000Oct 20, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras2,857 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

2022 Audi A5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
31 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.

2022 compared with other A5 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid10060427
2021Good358527
2022Best247227
2023Good418027
2024Caution538027

All Audi A5 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Audi A5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 A5 has a complaint index of 24 and a Best verdict compared to other A5 model years, with 7 complaints and 2 recalls on file.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Audi A5?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints make up 57% of reports for this year, mostly involving tread separation on tires.
Does the 2022 Audi A5 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 A5, one covering an infotainment main unit replacement and another covering an infotainment parameter update; neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Audi A5 compare to other years?
The 2022 A5 ranks 14th worst out of 18 model years by complaint index, well below higher-complaint years like 2020 (index 100) and 2018 (index 94).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Audi A5?
The 2022 A5 gets 27 mpg combined (24 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 according to EPA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.