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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Audi calls it quattro.
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.067 hp/lb
- Top speed
- 130 mphNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 328 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,704 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 12 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22%
- STEERING17%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE11%
- AIR BAGS6%
- BACK OVER PREVENTION6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 18 total.
Audi A5: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
939 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 28, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074806_5
This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving.
May 27, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2059057_14
This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.
May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.
May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).
May 6, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074808_4
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years
Apr 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_3
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2022032_12
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
- and 931 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 30k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.