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Audi A5 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Audi A5 (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 26 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 19 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Audi A5 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 A5 | 1 | 26 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 A5 | 1 | 26 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 A5 | 3 | 26–29 mpg | 2 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2024 A5 | 4 | 27–30 mpg | 0 | 8 | 5/5 |
| 2023 A5 | 4 | 26–28 mpg | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2022 A5 | 4 | 26–29 mpg | 2 | 7 | — |
| 2021 A5 | 4 | 26–28 mpg | 5 | 8 | 5/5 |
| 2020 A5 | 3 | 26–27 mpg | 4 | 60 | 5/5 |
| 2019 A5 | 3 | 27 mpg | 3 | 12 | 5/5 |
| 2018 A5 | 4 | 27 mpg | 6 | 38 | 5/5 |
| 2017 A5 | 3 | 24–26 mpg | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2016 A5 | 3 | 24–26 mpg | 3 | 7 | — |
| 2015 A5 | 3 | 24–26 mpg | 3 | 9 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Audi A5 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Audi A5 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V899000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor, reported Dec 19, 2025; model years 2025
- 25V638000 — Seat belts: Front: Retractor, reported Sep 24, 2025; model years 2025
- 22V806000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit, reported Oct 26, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V742000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Oct 5, 2022; model years 2021
- 22V034000 — Tires, reported Jan 26, 2022; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 21V874000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Nov 10, 2021; model years 2018, 2019, 2020
- 21V825000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 20, 2021; model years 2022
- 21V606000 — Seat belts, reported Aug 5, 2021; model years 2021
- 21V295000 — Suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-powered axle assembly, reported Apr 26, 2021; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 20V737000 — Exterior lighting: Tail lights, reported Nov 25, 2020; model years 2020, 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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