Buying a used 2020 Audi A5? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2020 Audi A5 has 4 recalls covering rear wiring without scuff protection, rear axle lock nut breakage, passenger airbag disabling from a faulty cable, and unchecked rear axle alignment. Wiring protection and airbag cable work deserve particular attention in the repair history. NHTSA lists 60 unverified owner complaints, with 41 electrical system, 25 unknown or other, 15 back over prevention, and 3 lane departure entries. Categories can overlap. Reports include 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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.
- Verify rear wiring scuff-protection recall completion.
- Request rear axle lock nut and alignment recall records.
- Verify airbag cable repair and check reversing display operation.
- 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 2020 Audi A5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A5, S5 Rear Wiring Lacks Scuff Protection | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may 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
60 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 15 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | Yes |