2017 Audi A5 Problems & Complaints

Better than average90% fewer complaints than a typical year of the A5 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Audi A5 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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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 →

2017 Audi A5 recalls (2)

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.

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.

2017 Audi A5 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed manualAWD23 / 32 / 26
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD21 / 30 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A5 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2017 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.

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.