2015 Audi A5: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Audi A5 has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine. Owners most often flag *b9/b9.5 generation (2017-2024):.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

9
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Audi A5 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

fuel/propulsion system
2
engine
1
vehicle speed control
1
visibility
1
structure
1

Recalls affecting the 2015 A5

engine and engine cooling:cooling system

Campaign 18V229000

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 vehicl

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 17V622000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater

engine and engine cooling:cooling system

Campaign 17V002000

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 wi

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the B9/B9.5 generation (approximately 2017-2024 models), feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Owners praise these models for being "rock solid," offering a superb driving experience ("drives like it's on rails"),

  • *B9/B9.5 Generation (2017-2024):
  • High maintenance and repair costs out of warranty. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Known issues with the 2.0T engine (e.g., water pump failure). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Dual-clutch (S tronic) transmission problems, including clutch replacement at low mileage. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor dealership service experiences (careless work, denying responsibility). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the A5.

Typical used price

Used A5 listings typically run $17,438–$49,560 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other A5 model years