2024 Audi A5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2024 Audi A5 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2024 Audi A5.

Most common 2024 Audi A5 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	5
Steering	2
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Service Brakes	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2026-07-10, Power Train
The contact owns a 2024 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the parking brake actuator was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the brake pedal was loose while depressed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where the parking lock solenoid (N486) was replaced; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the loose brake pedal failure. No additional repair was performed. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer a third time and the Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module (J587

2026-06-26, Unknown Or Other
I am reporting a severe, systemic, and undiagnosed electrical defect that compromises vehicle safety and control. The manufacturer’s authorized repair facilities and corporate Technical Assistance Center (TAC) have explicitly documented that their factory test plans are "inconclusive" and they cannot isolate the root cause of the failures. The primary symptom is the catastrophic failure of the climate control/defrost system, which intermittently stops cooling and blows hot/ambient air. Dealerships have repeatedly replaced the physical AC head unit (E87), replaced high-pressure switches, and performed battery capacity discharges to clear persistent diagnostic trouble codes (DTC B131207 and

2026-06-16, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2024 Audi A5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and started, the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle started independently without driver input. Additionally, the air condition was blowing warm air instead of cold air. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 16,581.

2025-11-25, Electrical System
Audi’s wireless charging pad in 2021–2024 A4/A5/Q5 models: •Overheats the phone •Triggers a thermal radio throttle •iPhone temporarily disables Bluetooth hardware •Audi MMI sees that and throws: “Bluetooth function is currently unavailable.” •Wireless CarPlay collapses because it needs Bluetooth + WiFi Direct •Audio goes dead along with it This EXACT sequence is documented across A4/A5/Q3/Q5 forums and Audi service bulletins. The pad is the culprit — not your phone, not the car. When bluetooth and apple car play shut down, so do directions which causes driver to scramble to find phone and follow phone screen which distracts drivers and causes accidents. It happens e

2025-09-05, Steering
See attached document for complaint.

2024 Audi A5 questions

Does the 2024 Audi A5 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2024 Audi A5 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi A5?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Steering (2), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Audi A5 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.