2015 Audi A5: common problems and reliability
· 8F7One of the better A5 years.
9 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 A5?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 timing chain tensioner failure on 2.0t engines.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Audi A5 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other A5 years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the A5?
Across the 18 A5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2017) to 120 (2020). With 9 complaints, the 2015 A5 sits about the same as the model's median of 11.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 A5
engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Campaign 18V229000Volkswagen 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 vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 17V622000Volkswagen 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 may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Campaign 17V002000Volkswagen 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 with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
What owners report on the 8F7 A5
Owners generally view the 8F7 A5 as a stylish, enjoyable car that rewards proper maintenance with high mileage and long-term reliability.
- Very frequentOil consumption on 2.0T engines (especially pre-2013)
- Very frequentTiming chain tensioner failure on 2.0T engines
- RecurrentCarbon buildup on intake valves
- RecurrentWater pump leaks
- RecurrentPCV valve failure
Owner insights for the 8F7 A5. Read the full 8F7 owner report.
Typical used price
Used A5 listings typically run $13,405–$37,676.
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