Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Audi A5 has 5 recalls, 7 complaints.
5
Recalls
7
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V606000
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 Sportba...
22V034000
TIRES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroa...
20V737000
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 wi...
21V295000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan...
22V742000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 S...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2021 Audi A5 2 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | The passenger side air bag indicator constantly turns off and on in my Audi no matter if there is or... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving down the interstate when my Warning Transmission Failure light came on. Then another m... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi A5. The contact stated while the driving 35 MPH, the instrument panel w... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | There was no damage caused. The audi pre sense technology (automatic braking) has come close to caus... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle was repaired pursuant to rearview/backup camera recall (22V742000). Unfortunately, the i... |
| Oct 16, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, after shifting from... |