Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Audi A5 has 4 recalls, 60 complaints.
4
Recalls
60
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
21V874000
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Ca...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2020 Audi A5 2 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle's Multi-Media Interface (MMI) system is reportedly shutting down randomly while the vehi... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The MMI resets every 3-5 minutes. This problem started approximately 9 months ago and has continued... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Beginning in mid July 2025, the MMI system (screen in the center of the dashboard) reboots every 1-2... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The computer of the car (the MMI) is constantly rebooting. Once I turn on the vehicle it’ll start up... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Hello, I am writing today to inform you about the safety concerns I have over My Audis MMI issues. T... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The MMI system keeps rebooting. Once when I was backing up, the screen started resetting compromisin... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | My car’s Multi Media Interface (MMI) keeps restarting every 1 to 2 minutes everyday while driving th... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MMI system frequently shuts down and reboots. This is a safety concern as the screen has shut down a... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | My media display will randomly turn off while driving, idling and parking. It will happen with Apple... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The MMI reboots 3-4 times while driving, a big distraction. It starts by checking remote access righ... |
| Jul 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Infotainment system restarts every 2 minutes. The entire system is unusable. This affects my safet... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MMI turns off about every 2-mins and restarts on its own. Everything(Radio+navigation+Airplay+Sound)... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Communication system: The telephone microphone works intermittently and fails while the seat belt is... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Starting early 2025 with no changes or modifications or warning - the MMI system in my 2020 Audi A5 ... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The MMI system in the car constantly reboots and does not work for more than 30 seconds |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The MMI which is the visual interface for screen controls including GPS continually resets and when ... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | My MMI system is routinely shutting down. I cant use my garage opener, rear backup, warning collisio... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Multiple owners as well as mine MMI system just randomly rebooted multiple times when I was driving ... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The MMI/ radio shuts off and reboots at least every 5-6 minutes. When it comes back up, I get the er... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle's MMI and screen shuts off and on randomly even if the car system is off. Cannot use backu... |