Audi A5: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 20 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2020 (5) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | audi-a5-2020-sos-telematics-module | SOS/telematics control module failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2022-07 → 2023-12 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2020 | audi-a5-2020-mmi-reboot | MMI infotainment system spontaneous reboot | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 51 | 2025-05 → 2025-10 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2014 | audi-a5-2014-piston-timing-chain-failure | Engine piston and timing chain failure | ENGINE | 6 | 2018-01 → 2023-08 | 29 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | audi-a5-2014-backup-camera-phone-override | Backup camera view overridden by incoming phone call | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2017-04 → 2018-01 | 29 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | audi-a5-2014-steering-rack-failure | Power steering rack and pinion failure or lockup | STEERING | 8 | 2019-05 → 2025-04 | 29 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | audi-a5-2014-coolant-pump-recall-stall | Engine stall and recall delay for after-run coolant pump | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | 2018-07 → 2025-05 | 29 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | audi-a5-2013-power-steering-dead-spot | Power steering dead spot and stiffness | STEERING | 8 | 2013-01 → 2021-08 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | audi-a5-2013-sunroof-glass-failure | Sunroof glass cracking and shattering | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2017-03 → 2019-12 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | audi-a5-2013-fuel-pump-door-actuator-failure | Fuel pump and fuel door actuator failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2018-10 → 2023-04 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | audi-a5-2013-coolant-pump-overheating-fire | Coolant pump overheating and engine fire | ENGINE | 15 | 2017-04 → 2026-07 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | audi-a5-2013-electrical-short-coolant-intrusion | Electrical short from coolant or water intrusion | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2017-12 → 2024-07 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | audi-a5-2013-airbag-non-deployment-recall | Airbag non-deployment and recall notice | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2015-01 → 2017-04 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | audi-a5-2012-water-coolant-pump-failure | Water pump and coolant pump failure | ENGINE | 3 | 2017-08 → 2019-12 | 22 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | audi-a5-2012-oil-consumption-engine-failure | Excessive oil consumption and turbo/piston engine failure | ENGINE | 5 | 2018-07 → 2025-11 | 22 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | audi-a5-2012-takata-airbag-recall-parts-delay | Takata airbag recall repair parts unavailability | AIR BAGS | 11 | 2016-04 → 2019-09 | 22 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | audi-a5-2010-timing-chain-tensioner-failure | Timing chain and tensioner failure | ENGINE | 5 | 2016-09 → 2019-03 | 34 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | audi-a5-2010-control-arm-shake | Front control arm shake at highway speed | SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE | 2 | 2009-11 → 2010-07 | 34 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | audi-a5-2010-wiper-icing-visibility | Windshield wiper icing reduces visibility | VISIBILITY | 2 | 2010-01 → 2011-02 | 34 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | audi-a5-2010-takata-airbag-parts-unavailable | Takata air bag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 13 | 2016-05 → 2019-01 | 34 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | audi-a5-2010-excessive-oil-consumption | Excessive engine oil consumption | ENGINE | 4 | 2014-06 → 2020-09 | 34 | 2026-09-10 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Audi A5 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a5
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_audi_a5_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Audi A5},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a5}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)