Buying a used 2019 Audi A5? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls, all shared across Audi's lineup: a rear suspension nut that can break, a passenger airbag that may switch itself off, and rear axle alignment that can wear tires unevenly. The complaint mix is what differs from other years here — of 12 unverified reports to NHTSA, the most common areas are vehicle speed control (4) and steering (3), with one crash and no fires or injuries. No stop-driving or park-outside advisory attaches to any recall.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the rear suspension nut and passenger airbag recalls are closed for this VIN.
- Drive it long enough to test cruise control, throttle response and steering feel at speed.
- Inspect rear tire wear patterns and ask when the alignment was last checked.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi A5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Control | 4 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |