2023 Audi A5 Problems & Complaints

Average2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the A5 at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2023 Audi A5 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the A5 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (6 complaints).

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0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Audi A5 problems

  • Wheels & tires
    675%
  • Driver assistance
    225%
  • Air bags
    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 →

What 2023 Audi A5 owners say

Wheels & tires

Tire Size 255/35R19. My 2 front tires suffered from belt separation and I replaced the tires on 6/18/24 (new car milage 15238) at Tire Choice Auto Service Center. My low tire pressure light was on and I made an appointment for an evaluation thinking I may have a nail puncture, however the tire shop manager called me onto the shop floor while my car was raised up to show me the warped tire tread and told me I needed new tires due to belt separation. I checked with Audi Naples and the Continental Tire website at that time and there were no tire recalls for my car tires. I received a recall notice from Continental Tire on 10/29/24 regarding coverage of my tires for a factory recall due to belt separation. …

Tread/belt · Jun 2024

In mid May, 2025 I noticed at slow speed, a loud thumping noise was coming right rear of car. I brought it to the dealer on May 19, 2025. I was told to wait for analysis of the problem. After about two hours, the service advisor informed me that the mechanics had found and repaired a malfunction in the All-Wheel Drive mechanism. I was told that the car was safe to drive. Within a few days, I noted that the problem was back. I made a service appointment for June 17, 2025. The dealer kept the car for two days. At the end of that time, the service advisor informed me that the Audi All Wheel Drive system requires fluid at very high temperatures in order to function properly. According to him, I am the cause of the problem because I do not drive distances far enough to "heat up the fluid" enough to make the system function properly. …

Jun 2025

2023 Audi A5 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid7-speed dual-clutchAWD24 / 33 / 28

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Audi A5 a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 A5 rates average: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the A5 at the same age. 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 2023 Audi A5?

The wheels & tires — 6 complaints, 75% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the driver assistance (2) and air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2023 Audi A5 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Audi A5. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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.