2016 Audi A5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A5. The most-reported areas: Engine (3), Power Train (2), Unknown Or Other (1).
Key takeaways
- 7 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 | 3 | 43% |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 14% |
| Structure | 1 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% |
| Steering | 1 | 14% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2016 Audi A5 C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-18
Immediately after taking it home from a dealership, I noticed the MMI system wasn’t turning on. I figured it would fix itself, but it’s been 4 days and nothing has happened. The screen stays black when starting the car. When I reset the MMI by holding the volume knob for 10 seconds, it briefly turns on but shuts itself...
Structure - filed 2025-08-07
On August 3, 2025, my wife and I came home from dinner and I couldn’t get out of the driver’s side door. I took it to Naples Audi where I bought the car and delt with its Assistant Service Manager and Service Advisor. Audi estimated the repair to be over $1,300. I called Audi USA Regional Customer Service and Mike ...
Electrical System - filed 2024-09-05
Car went into limp mode and check engine light came on.
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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.