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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026Audi calls it quattro.
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.070 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG City
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG Comb
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- CO₂
- 330 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- 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
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 8 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36%
- STEERING14%
- ENGINE7%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
- POWER TRAIN7%
- SERVICE BRAKES7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 14 total.
Audi A5: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
655 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, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081006_2
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicans enter a record in the PSS database
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 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2061932_12
This bulletin provides informaiton when traffic jam assist is unavailable/active lane assist fault is reported in the instrument cluster.
May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).
May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2077443_3
This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work.
- and 647 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
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