- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Vehicle safety record
2022 Audi A5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2022 Audi A5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2022 for the video (touch)screen / monitor / unit.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical A5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2022 Audi A5 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
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Audi A5: every year compared
All A5 years2022 Audi A5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi A5 | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2022 Audi Audi Q3 | 34 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2022 Audi Audi E-Tron | 32 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2022 Audi Audi E-Tron Sportback | 32 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2022 Audi Audi E-Tron S | 14 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2022 Audi Audi E-Tron S Sportback | 14 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2022 Audi Audi A3 | 9 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2022 Audi Audi E-Tron GT | 8 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2022 Audi Audi A5 | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2022 Audi A5
Does the 2022 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Audi A5: video (touch)screen / monitor / unit (October 2022); camera (October 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2022 Audi A5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2022 Audi A5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi A5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A5 years have the most complaints?
2020 (60), 2013 (38), 2010 (34). See every Audi A5 year compared.
What should I do if my 2022 Audi A5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data