| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| A5 Sportback quattro Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| A5 Coupe quattro Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| A5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| A5 Cabriolet quattro Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| S5 Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| S5 Sportback | 3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| S5 Cabriolet | 3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| RS 5 Coupe | 2.9L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| RS 5 Sportback | 2.9L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2022 Audi A5.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Audi A5 models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 RS5 coupe and RS5 Sportback vehicles. The value for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo on the B-pillar Tire and Loading information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will install a corrected label on the B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 44S3.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
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