Buying a used 2021 Audi A5? Check these 5 recalls first
Five recalls on record, more than any other 2021 Audi here, but the complaint file is thin: seven unverified owner reports to NHTSA with no crashes, fires or injuries. The two high-severity items are a rear suspension nut that can break and a rear belt that may not hold a child seat. The medium ones cover rear light wiring chafing, rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear, and a backup camera that can go blank. No stop-driving warnings.
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.
- Ask the dealer to check all five recalls by VIN and say which remain open.
- Verify the backup camera and rear lights work before committing.
- Confirm the child-seat belt recall repair if kids will ride in back.
- 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 2021 Audi A5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi A5 and S5 rear light wiring may chafe | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
7 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Seats | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |