Every 2015 Audi A5 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V229000
Nov 4, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System
- 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.
- Risk
- A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V229000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 17V622000
May 10, 2017Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
- Risk
- The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Full recall details for 17V622000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V002000
Mar 1, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System
- 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.
- Risk
- If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V002000 →
2015 Audi A5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A5. Audi has issued at least 922 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other3
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Electrical System1
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
- Engine1
- Exterior Lighting1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (588)
- Electrical System (369)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (131)
- Unknown Or Other (129)
- Structure (85)
- Service Brakes (76)
Read Audi A5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“After purchasing the vehicle on 8/2/25, I discovered it had outstanding safety recalls that were neither addressed nor disclosed by the dealership at the time of sale.”
2015 AUDI A5Aug 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11679510
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V622000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI PALO ALTO DEALER LOCATED AT [removed], PALO ALTO, CA 94303 AND PHONE NUMBER [removed].”
2015 AUDI A5 CABRIOLETDec 4, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11052360
“The contact owns a 2015 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.”
2015 AUDI A5Feb 23, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11508694
“The water pump system is leaking, and also the after water pump is malfunctioning. I was in danger when driving and the "turn off engine and check coolant levels" warning light message turned on. The engine was very hot and I was at risk of a fire.”
2015 AUDI A5Aug 10, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11428613
“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. IT LATER WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. DEALER ADVISED THAT FUEL HOSE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT COST OF $1,198. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE ORIGINAL HOSE AND THAT A REPLACEMENT KIT MUST BE INSTALLED.”
2015 AUDI A5Oct 1, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11362227
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