2019 Audi A5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi A5. The most-reported areas: Vehicle Speed Control (4), Steering (3), Electrical System (2).
Key takeaways
- 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 33% |
| Steering | 3 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 17% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% |
| Seats | 1 | 8% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 8% |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% |
| Structure | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Audi A5 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Audi A5 C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2025-01-21
I drive an 2019 Audi A5 and there is a terrible Auto start/stop malfunction and cruise control malfunction that has made this car unsafe to drive. The Auto start is featured on the A5 to "save gas," but however malfunctions and cuts off while driving or coming to a stop. Tonight on 1/21/2025 at 1:44 am it did just that...
Electrical System,back Over Prevention - filed 2024-05-08
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the message "SOS System Deactivated" was displayed, and the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact shifted to park(P) and shifted back to reverse(R); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated up...
Steering - filed 2023-01-04
Hello, I was driving down highway at 55mph when my Electric Power steering Failed suddenly. I almost crashed to the barrier as I was in the passing lane. My steering failure message popped up on my instrument cluster and steering wheel became stiff. I had my mom and niece in the vehicle with me. This vehicle could had ...
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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.