2020 Audi A5 Problems: 3 Known Issues

2020 Audi A5 Problems: 3 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls8 recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #21V82500020/10/2021

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #22V80600026/10/2022

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Campaign #21V60600005/08/2021

TIRES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Campaign #22V03400026/01/2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

Campaign #20V73700025/11/2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi A5 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2020 Audi A5 has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2018-2020 Audi A5 Passenger-Airbag Recall 74E3 / NHTSA 21V874, Severe Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves (Direct Injection), 2020-2024 Audi A5 Coolant-Pump Leak TSB 2071515/1. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi A5 reliable?

The 2020 Audi A5 has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2018-2020 Audi A5 Passenger-Airbag Recall 74E3 / NHTSA 21V874. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Audi A5 problems?

Repair costs for known Audi A5 issues range from $700 to $1,800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2018-2020 Audi A5 2018-2020 Audi A5 Passenger-Airbag Recall 74E3 / NHTSA 21V874?

NHTSA campaign 21V874 / Audi 74E3 covers certain 2018-2020 A5 Coupe, Sportback and Cabriolet vehicles. A contact fault in the cable between the passenger-seat heater and Passenger Occupant Detection System can be misdiagnosed by the software and disable the passenger airbag, incr… Severity: high.

What is the 2008-2023 Audi A5 Severe Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves (Direct Injection)?

All direct-injection engines in the A5 and S5 (2.0 TFSI, 3.0T, and 3.2L V6) suffer from severe carbon buildup on intake valves. In direct-injection engines, fuel sprays directly into the cylinder, bypassing the intake valves. This means intake valves are only exposed to oil vapor… Repairs typically run $700-$1,800. Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2024 Audi A5 2020-2024 Audi A5 Coolant-Pump Leak TSB 2071515/1?

Audi TSB 2071515/1 covers 2020-2024 A5 vehicles with a 2.0 TFSI engine when coolant loss, a visible leak or the coolant warning lamp can be assigned to the coolant pump. Audi warns that an apparent level drop can instead follow incomplete bleeding during production or prior repai… Severity: medium.

2020 Audi A5 Problems: 3 Known Issues

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2018-2020 Audi A5: 2018-2020 Audi A5 Passenger-Airbag Recall 74E3 / NHTSA 21V874#

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2020-2024 Audi A5: 2020-2024 Audi A5 Coolant-Pump Leak TSB 2071515/1#

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What are the most common Audi A5 problems?

Is the Audi A5 reliable?

How much does it cost to fix common Audi A5 problems?

What is the 2018-2020 Audi A5 2018-2020 Audi A5 Passenger-Airbag Recall 74E3 / NHTSA 21V874?

What is the 2008-2023 Audi A5 Severe Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves (Direct Injection)?

What is the 2020-2024 Audi A5 2020-2024 Audi A5 Coolant-Pump Leak TSB 2071515/1?