MotorDeets

Audi A5 Sportback problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every A5 Sportback from 2025 to 2025: 1 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 1 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2025 (1). Best fuel economy: 29 mpg combined (2025).

Audi A5 Sportback
Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine1
Electrical1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20250129

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the Audi A5 Sportback.

eManualOnline Download (PDF), keep forever

Closest thing to the factory manual for most years. Pay once, keep it.

Most $25–$78, one-time
Check Audi A5 Sportback manual
Mitchell 1 DIY Online access, factory-level data

Pro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.

From $19.99/mo · $39.99/yr
Check Audi A5 Sportback manual
ALLDATAdiy Online access, factory OEM info

OEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.

From $19.99/mo · $59.99/yr
Check Audi A5 Sportback manual
Haynes Print book or AllAccess online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/mo
Check Audi A5 Sportback manual

Heads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. Prices checked 2026-10 and can change. We never host or link to pirated manuals. Disclosure

FAQ

What is the worst year for the Audi A5 Sportback?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2025 (1).

How many recalls has the Audi A5 Sportback had?

Across 2025–2025, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).