2023 Audi A5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Wheels (2) · Tires:tread/Belt (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (925)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083393_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2069531_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on, evap pressure/temp sensor incorrect dtc displayed: p202400, p045000, p045200, p24d600, p24d800, p2b7b00.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2065871_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informaiton when dtc b200ff0 is stored.
Showing the 6 most recent of 925 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-19 · Wheels“in mid may, 2025 i noticed at slow speed, a loud thumping noise was coming right rear of car. i brought it to the dealer on may 19, 2025. i was told to wait for analysis of the problem. after about two hours, the service advisor informed me that the mechanics had found and repaired a malfunction in the all-wheel drive mechanism. i was told tha…”
2025-05-13 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“i have had multiple issues with this vehicle. after having it for a few months while on a road trip the car begin high pitched beeping and several warning lights displayed with messages stating audi pre sense malfunction: contact customer service/ aes/aeb unavailable. safety system: malfunction: see owners manual. drive system malfunction. three wa…”
2025-01-05 · Tires“the front tires were worn to interior cording. it was an uneven tire wear that resulted in an alignment. after getting the alignment checked, there was no issue with that and it was within correct specifications. the only reason this was found out was due to getting an oil change. my safety and others were put into major risk of the tires almost ex…”
2024-12-05 · Tires“the contact owns a 2023 audi a5 equipped with continental tires, tire line: procontact gx ao, tire size: 255/35/r19, dot number: cp32wmc9. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24t009000 (tires). the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment and the dealer stated that the replacement tires were not yet available…”
2024-11-23 · Wheels“i have received notice 24t009 affecting my vehicle. as instructed, i contacted the dealer. they advise that continental does not have tires to replace tires listed in the recall. the dealer could not provide a time frame for accomplishing replacement.…”
2024-11-08 · Tires“the contact owns a 2023 audi a5 equipped with continental tires, tire line: continental pure contact gxao, front tires sizes: 255/35/r19, dot number: cp32wmc9, rear tires sizes: 255/35/r19, dot number: cp32wmc9, rear. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24t009000 (tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…”
2024-11-03 · Tires:tread/Belt“tire size 255/35r19. my 2 front tires suffered from belt separation and i replaced the tires on 6/18/24 (new car milage 15238) at tire choice auto service center. my low tire pressure light was on and i made an appointment for an evaluation thinking i may have a nail puncture, however the tire shop manager called me onto the shop floor while m…”
2024-09-06 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“over the course of 3 days about 6 weeks ago, my new leased vehicle abruptly slammed on the brakes 3 separate times for no reason whatsoever. the first time the vehicle was in drive mode and abruptly slammed on the brakes from a speed of 10-15 mph in the middle of a left hand turn. the second time the vehicle was in reverse and slammed on the brak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.