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2019 Audi A5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 26, 202222V034000 | TiresRear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V034000
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| Nov 10, 202121V874000 | SeatsA disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V874000
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| Apr 26, 202121V295000 | Suspension: rear axleA broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V295000
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 33 |
| Steering | 3 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 17 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 17 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 8 |
| Seats | 1 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8 |
| Suspension | 1 | 8 |
| Wheels | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names A5, A5 Sportback.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“I drive an 2019 Audi A5 and there is a terrible Auto start/stop malfunction and cruise control malfunction that has made this car unsafe to drive.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi A5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the message "SOS System Deactivated" was displayed, and the rearview camera became inoperable.”
- Steering
“Hello, I was driving down highway at 55mph when my Electric Power steering Failed suddenly. I almost crashed to the barrier as I was in the passing lane.”
Other Audi A5 model years
- 20222 recalls7 complaints
- 20215 recalls8 complaints
- 20204 recalls60 complaints
- 20193 recalls12 complaints
- 20186 recalls38 complaints
- 20173 recalls2 complaints
- 20163 recalls7 complaints
- 20153 recalls9 complaints
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Other Audi models
- 2019 A41 recall13 complaints
- 2019 A67 recalls114 complaints
- 2019 Q55 recalls52 complaints
- 2019 Q74 recalls62 complaints
- 2019 A34 recalls15 complaints
- 2019 A83 recalls14 complaints
- 2019 A76 recalls43 complaints
- 2019 e-tron5 recalls82 complaints
- 2019 Q34 recalls10 complaints
- 2019 Q85 recalls110 complaints
- 2019 S54 recalls6 complaints
- 2019 SQ55 recalls20 complaints
2019 Audi A5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi A5 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi A5. The most recent, 22V034000 (reported January 26, 2022), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Audi A5?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Audi A5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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