Every 2016 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 →
2016 Audi A5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A5. Audi has issued at least 735 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
- Engine3
- Power Train2
- Electrical System1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (395)
- Electrical System (323)
- Unknown Or Other (128)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (97)
- Structure (76)
- Engine (74)
Read Audi A5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Immediately after taking it home from a dealership, I noticed the MMI system wasn't turning on. I figured it would fix itself, but it's been 4 days and nothing has happened. The screen stays black when starting the car.”
2016 AUDI A5Jan 18, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11711758
“On August 3, 2025, my wife and I came home from dinner and I couldn't get out of the driver's side door. I took it to Naples Audi where I bought the car and delt with its Assistant Service Manager and Service Advisor. Audi estimated the repair to be over $1,300.”
2016 AUDI A5Aug 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11679117
“Electromechanical steering rack has gone out. Had this completely failed while driving myself and others could be put in serious harm of a collision or crash. There are many online complaints and issues with the audi steering racks.”
2016 AUDI A5Mar 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11578259
“The drive chain broke, causing permanent damage to the engine which requires a complete engine replacement. The car was 5 + years old with 38,000 miles on it and well maintained.”
2016 AUDI A5Aug 31, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11431232
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A5. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A THREE POINT TURN WITH THE SHIFTER IN THE REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND MOVED APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 FEET WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED.”
2016 AUDI A5Jul 2, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11228900
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