2014 Audi A5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A5. The most-reported areas: Engine (10), Steering (9), Electrical System (7).
Key takeaways
- 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 34% |
| Steering | 9 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 7% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
| Seats | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 Audi A5 C FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 Audi A5 C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-01-27
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that after each rainfall, there was a large amount of water inside the trunk of the vehicle, creating mold inside the trunk. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop, and holes were discovered in the trunk and were filled. After another rainfall, the vehicle was tak...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-05-05
On March 24, 2025 I submitted a valid claim for reimbursement to Audi of America for the outstanding recall on my A5's water pump along with the receipt for the service. Audi denied reimbursement because I had a claim that was "too old" from the recall date. This is of course, illegal. I would like Audi to reimburse m...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-05-05
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving 30-70 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving for an hour or stopped at a light. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact waited for 10 minutes to restart, but the vehicle shut off again. The ECP warni...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.