NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle alignment was not inspected after previous recall repairs were completed, which could result in improper wheel positioning and uneven tire wear.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the 2019 Audi A5.
With only 12 complaints on file for the 2019 Audi A5, no single system dominates heavily, but a few patterns stand out. Owners most frequently report issues with speed control, describing the auto start/stop system cutting out unexpectedly while driving or coming to a stop, and cruise control behaving erratically. Steering draws the second-most attention, with owners reporting sudden electric power steering failure, the wheel goes stiff and a warning appears on the instrument cluster. A couple of owners also describe forward collision avoidance concerns. Scattered individual reports mention the rearview camera going inoperative after the SOS system deactivates on startup, and one account describes all four doors locking on their own while the car was running and the owner was outside with the keys, with no warning light and the key fob unable to unlock the vehicle.
12
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2019 Audi A5 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving rear trailing arm lock nuts that can break and cause a sudden shift in rear wheel alignment, potentially leading to loss of control.
When a lock nut on the rear trailing arm fails, the rear axle can move out of alignment without warning, destabilizing the vehicle and making it difficult to keep in a straight line. A related recall addresses incomplete follow-up work from an earlier repair: vehicles that had a prior suspension repair performed may not have had their rear wheel alignment verified afterward, leaving the steering pulling to one side and accelerating uneven tire wear. If driven long enough in that condition, a tire can lose structural integrity and deflate suddenly while moving. On the tire side, rear axle misalignment more broadly can cause premature or uneven wear across the rear tires, raising the risk of a blowout over time. There is also a safety equipment concern: the front passenger seat sensor, which tells the airbag system whether to deploy for a full-sized occupant, can malfunction and disable the passenger airbag entirely, leaving the front passenger without that protection in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle alignment was not inspected after previous recall repairs were completed, which could result in improper wheel positioning and uneven tire wear.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect rear axle alignment, adjust if needed, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear wheel alignment was not checked during a previous recall. This can cause steering to pull to one side, uneven tire wear, reduced traction, and eventual tire failure.
What the fix does
Dealer will inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment as needed, and inspect and replace rear tires if they show premature or uneven wear.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A cable connecting the seat heater to the passenger air bag detection system may develop a contact fault, causing the system to incorrectly disable the passenger air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nuts securing the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective and can break. A broken nut causes sudden changes to rear wheel alignment, reducing vehicle stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear trailing arm lock nuts. Associated bolts will be replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nut securing the trailing arm on the rear axle can break due to stress corrosion, potentially affecting rear suspension stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and associated bolts if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
