2014 Audi A5 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 28 complaints (32.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 28.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 7.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Electrical System:Seat Heater:Wiring Harness | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Engine: 9; Steering: 9; Electrical System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Electrical System:Seat Heater:Wiring Harness: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2018: 5; 2019: 4; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 4; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11207546 · 2019-05-14 (May 14, 2019)
WHEN TURNING, THE STEERING FEELS STIFF AND OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11207546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11302952 · 2020-01-30 (January 30, 2020)
2014 AUDI A5 WITH APPROX 62K MILES. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEGUN TO OFFER INCONSISTENT RESISTANCE TO DRIVER INPUT, WHICH IMPACTS DRIVER'S ABILITY TO JUDGE THE AMOUNT OF FORCE NEEDED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE DESIRED POSITION. WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL FROM CENTER TO EITHER STOP, THERE ARE SEVERAL SECTORS WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE ASSIST IS WORKING, AND SEVERAL WHERE THE STEERING GETS HEAVY AND HARD TO TURN. THE ISSUE OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE STOPPED. IT SEEMS SIMILAR TO ISSUES REPORTED WITH 2013 A4 AND A5 MODELS.
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11302952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11479292 · 2022-08-15 (August 15, 2022)
FUEL INJECTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CEASE OPERATIONS ON THE ROAD. PRIOR TO FAILURE, ENGINE STUTTERED AND THE CABIN SMELLED SMOKEY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11479292 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11658904 · 2025-05-05 (May 5, 2025)
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving 30-70 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving for an hour or stopped at a light. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact waited for 10 minutes to restart, but the vehicle shut off again. The ECP warning light was illuminated. After the vehicle cooled off and the battery was disconnected, the vehicle drove as designed. The contact replaced the cam shaft sensor, and fuel pump however, the failure recurred. The contact stated tha…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11658904 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11061499 · 2018-01-09 (January 9, 2018)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT UP BEYOND 6TH GEAR (8 SPEED TRANSMISSION) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TRANSMISSION COULD BE SHIFTED MANUALLY INTO 7TH AND 8TH GEARS, BUT ENGINE WAS LUGGING ON LEVEL HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. AUDI SERVICE CENTER STATES THE HYDRAULIC TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER HAS FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TIMING ISSUES THAT COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IF DRIVEN FURTHER. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 87K MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED SINCE PURCHASED NEW. THERE ARE NUME…
Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11061499 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433851 · 2021-09-21 (September 21, 2021)
January 2021 driving straight - 30 MPH. RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION DYNAMIC STEERING "STEERING DEFECTIVE. I PULLED INTO A PARKING STALL AND IT DID A TOTAL LOCK UP. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED AT ALL. THE WHOLE STEERING RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED COSTING OVER $3,000 BECASUE THE ELECTRONIC CHIP WASNT ABLE TO BE REMOVED ITSELF. CAR HAD UNDER 50K MILES. I ASKED HOW DOES THIS GO OUT SO SOON WITH LOW MILEAGE? THE AUDI DEALERSHIP STATED THAT IT CAN JUST BE A BAD BATCH MEANING THE ELECTRONIC CHIP INSIDE THE STEERING RACK THAT CONTR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11433851 at NHTSA ↗