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2022 Audi A5: common problems and reliability
· F5An average A5 year.
7 owner complaints, most about tires. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 A5?The 2022 Audi A5 has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are tires and power train. Owners most often flag water pump failure (plastic housing cracking).
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Audi A5 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other A5 years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the A5?
Across the 18 A5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2017) to 120 (2020). With 7 complaints, the 2022 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 2022 A5
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 21V825000Volkswagen 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."
equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Campaign 22V806000Volkswagen 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."
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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