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2014 Audi A5 Engine problems

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2014 Audi A5's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 38% of all its complaints, most recently on May 5, 2025. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine recalls for the 2014 Audi A5

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

18V229000342,867 vehicles affected

The problem
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. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
The risk
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

17V002000342,867 vehicles affected

The problem
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. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
The risk
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving 30-70 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving for an hour or stopped at a light. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact waited for 10 minutes to restart, but the vehicle shut off again. The ECP warning light was illuminated. After the vehicle cooled off and the battery was disconnected, the vehicle drove as designed. The contact replaced the cam shaft sensor, and fuel pump however, the failure...

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recurred. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V229000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The manufacturer referred the contact to the local dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11658904
Engine & coolingSteering

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder. The check engine and EPS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with piston #3. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who confirmed the failure with piston #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Incident Engine · SteeringNHTSA 11537257
Engine & cooling

Piston 3 imploded causing damage to the long block. Complete engine failure at 65K miles conformed by Audi dealership. You may view the car if you wish. The warning lights appeared the same day the car started malfunctioning. No advanced warning. There are several class action suits in the U.S. with the same issue of complete engine failure on low miles for several Audi models from 2012 - 2017. These cars are meant to run for 150k-200k miles, not completely fail at 65k miles. Cost to repair is $10k - $17k. I would like this to be reviewed for recall. My car is a 2014 Audi A5 2.0 Turbo VIN# WAURFAFR0EA054821

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11537253
Engine & cooling

Audi claims to have fixed their 2.0t engine piston defect which can cause safety issues and accidents caused by the car seizing or loosing power at any time due to their faulty pistons which class action act filed on 2014 indicates that 2012-2017 2.0t engine are susceptible to the same default. The company tried to hide this and failed to fix the issues on vehicles pass 2011. Please I have kids and this is our main vehicle I am being told by the dealer that I need a new piston rings based on the same issues they...

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have encountered but is not eligible for that recall. There are law suit filed against this this a safety hazard for anyone in the road and Audi offers no assistance other than requiring more money for tests that ultimately will lead to what he say was needing a new piston.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11498404
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the oil light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove to the local dealer. The dealer informed the contact that many vehicles had experienced oil issues. The oil was topped off. The dealer performed an oil consumption test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,398.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11456323
Engine & cooling

I currently have 56k miles on my car. It is less than 5 years old. The dealer told me I need my timing chain replaced. There was a class action settlement with the same problem in the 2013 model. Would my car also qualify?

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11233627
Engine & cooling

The engine stopped running on two separate occasions while driving on the highway in extended stop and go traffic on very hot days (in the 90's). After cooling down for an extended time (1/2 hour or more), the car started again and acted normal. It happened last labor day (2018 and yesterday (6/28/19). Once the engine stopped I could not restart the car until it cooled down. I was stuck on the highway until I could move the car to side of the road by putting it into neutral. These are the only two times this...

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has happened since I acquired the car on 3/15/14. I believe it is somehow related to the car overheating and shutting itself down to protect the engine from damage. Could this be related to the safety recall 19n4 -electric (after run) coolant pump (nhtsa 18v229)?

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11228410
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi a5. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. The dealer (jack daniels audi of upper saddle river, 243 nj-17, upper saddle river, nj 07458) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11173020
Visibility & wipersEngine & cooling

2014 Audi a5. Consumer writes in regard to safety recall no. 80C5, 19m1, 19n4 and parts for the repairs are out of stock. *As *js

Filed Incident Visibility · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11142029
Engine & cooling

2014 Audi a5. Consumer writes in regards to after run coolant pump safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. *Js

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11111599
Engine & cooling

Check engine light came on while on the highway, transmission would not automatically shift up beyond 6th gear (8 speed transmission) at highway speeds. Transmission could be shifted manually into 7th and 8th gears, but engine was lugging on level highway at 60mph. Audi service center states the hydraulic timing chain tensioner has failed, causing engine timing issues that could result in catastrophic failure if driven further. The car has approximately 87k miles on it and has been meticulously maintained since...

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purchased new. There are numerous internet sites detailing an ongoing problem with vw / audi engine problems resulting from the hydraulic timing chain tension mechanisms. Many consumers are reporting repairs of several thousand dollars. My concern (aside from repair costs for a known problem) is what happens to an engine that has a catastrophic failure at high speeds on a busy interstate? Ironically I had made an appointment for safety recall campaign 80c5-auxillary heater. The vehicle was brought into the audi service center in bloomington indiana on friday, january 5, 2018, at 9:45am and repairs are not yet complete with no estimated time for completion as of tuesday, january 9th.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11061499

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