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2017 Audi A5: common problems and reliability
· F5One of the best A5 years.
The best Audi A5 year (few owner reports). All A5 years
2 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 A5?The 2017 Audi A5 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine. Owners most often flag water pump failure (plastic housing cracking).
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Audi A5 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other A5 years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the A5?
Across the 18 A5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2017) to 120 (2020). With 2 complaints, the 2017 A5 sits below 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 2017 A5
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.
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.
What owners report on the F5 A5
Owners generally view the F5 A5 as a reliable, enjoyable daily driver when properly maintained, with the EA888 2.0T engine and DSG transmission frequently praised as proven and durable.
- RecurrentWater pump failure (plastic housing cracking)
- RecurrentEngine mounts failing (around 45k-65k miles)
- RecurrentWater accumulation in side sills (plugged drain ports, sloshing water sound)
- IsolatedDSG transmission issues (two full repairs on one 2021 example; rough idle/first gear behavior on 2018)
- IsolatedSunroof getting stuck or not opening fully (resolved with reset procedure)
Owner insights for the F5 A5. Read the full F5 owner report.
Typical used price
Used A5 listings typically run $13,405–$37,676.
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