2015 Audi A5 Problems & Complaints

Better than average55% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A5 at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2015 Audi A5 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 55% fewer than a typical A5 model year at the same age, making the 2015 one of the better A5 years. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (2 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

8complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2015 Audi A5 problems

  • Other / not specified~25,000 miles
    338%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~45,000 miles
    225%
  • Lights~0 miles
    113%
  • Wheels & tires~9,000 miles
    113%
  • Body & structure
    113%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    113%
  • Speed control & acceleration~25,000 miles
    113%
  • Engine & cooling
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi A5 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi A5. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best A5 years: 2017, 2016, 2015. Years to avoid: 2020, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2014. Compare all years →

2015 Audi A5 recalls (3)

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system

NHTSA recall 18V-229 · Apr 11, 2018 · 342,867 vehicles

Volkswagen 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.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 17V-622 · Oct 5, 2017 · 216,913 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017.

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system

NHTSA recall 17V-002 · Jan 3, 2017 · 342,867 vehicles

Volkswagen 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.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge.

2015 Audi A5 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed manualAWD22 / 32 / 26
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD21 / 30 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Audi A5 a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 A5 rates better than average: 55% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A5 at the same age. It is one of the best A5 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Audi A5?

The fuel & propulsion system — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the lights (1) and wheels & tires (1).

How many recalls does the 2015 Audi A5 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2015 Audi A5, the most recent from April 11, 2018 (cooling system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi A5?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2016 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2010, 2013, 2018 and 2014. See the full Audi A5 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2015 Audi A5 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 25,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.