How many recalls does the 2019 Audi A5 have?

The 2019 Audi A5 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2019 Audi A5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2019 Audi A5?

Of 18 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is vehicle speed control.

2019 Audi A5 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Audi A5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 280,383 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

TIRES 22V034000 2022-01-26 31,058 affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant,…

Consequence

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

AIR BAGS 21V874000 2021-11-10 208,332 affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant…

Consequence

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547…

SUSPENSION 21V295000 2021-04-26 40,993 affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5…

Consequence

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

SEATS

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints18

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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. The auto start is featured on the a5 to "save gas," but however malfunctions and cuts off while driving or coming to a stop. Tonight on 1/21/2025 at…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-01-21

“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. The auto start is featured on the a5 to "save gas," but however malfunctions and cuts off while driving or coming to a stop. Tonight on 1/21/2025 at…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2025-01-21

“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. The auto start is featured on the a5 to "save gas," but however malfunctions and cuts off while driving or coming to a stop. Tonight on 1/21/2025 at…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2025-01-21

“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. The contact shifted to park(p) and shifted back to reverse(r); however, the failure persisted.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-04-30

“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. The contact shifted to park(p) and shifted back to reverse(r); however, the failure persisted.…”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · reported 2024-04-30

“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. My steering failure message popped up on my instrument cluster and steering wheel became stiff. I had my mom and niece in the vehicle with me.…”

STEERING · reported 2023-01-02

“The contact owns a 2019 audi a5. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v874000 (seats, air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made…”

SEATS · reported 2022-01-01

“The contact owns a 2019 audi a5. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v874000 (seats, air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Audi A5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.