"How reliable is the 2020 Audi A5?"

"Based on 101 NHTSA complaints, the 2020 Audi A5 has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM."

"What are common problems with the 2020 Audi A5?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Audi A5 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, accounting for a significant portion of the 101 total complaints filed."

2020 Audi A5: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 101 complaints

101

Total Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

SEAT BELTS

AIR BAGS

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

WHEELS

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Where I am currently living, speed is measured on the roads in km/h. My vehicle allows the speedometer digital display screen (Audi virtual cockpit) to be switched to display MPH or km/h. When working correctly, the speedometer should display the speed with digits and an analog simulation. The displ..."

"Rear backup camera displays black screen when engaging into reverse gear. This happens 95% of the time. Begun Occurring after 10k dealer service. Probably related to recall on 2022 models with same infotainment system."

"Our 2020 Audi A5 experienced a module failure affecting SOS (Loud) audible alarm that sounds every 2-4 minutes when driving and also affects bluetooth connection for hands free phone. Told by Audi dealership there was a recall, then removed for this due to lack of available parts from Audi. This ver..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28