Buying a used 2020 Audi A5? Check these 4 recalls first
Sixty unverified owner complaints is high for this group, and they cluster tightly: electrical system (41) and back-over prevention (15), with one crash and no fires or injuries reported. There are four recalls — a rear suspension nut that can break and a passenger airbag that may switch off, both high severity, plus rear light wiring that can chafe and rear axle alignment that wears tires unevenly. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction.
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.
- Test infotainment, driver assists and the rear camera thoroughly, given the electrical complaint cluster.
- Check all rear lights and ask whether the wiring chafe recall was performed.
- Get dealer confirmation the rear suspension nut recall is closed.
- 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 Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi A5 and S5 rear light wiring may chafe | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| 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 |