2017 AUDI A5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
36
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI A5
The 2017 AUDI A5 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. 36 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI A5
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 AUDI A5, potentially affecting up to 685,734 vehicles.
Recall 18V229000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 342,867 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat...
Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional...
View full details →Recall 17V002000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 342,867 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Consequence: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI A5
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI A5.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI A5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI A5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI A5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI A5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SM 02-2023 — EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
A9121392064790_1 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains information regarding Qi tech and Apple MagSafe.
AWA 21-04 — EQUIPMENT
This Document informs dealers on the new turbo warranty extension for 2013-2016 A4, 2013-2017 A5/Q5, and 2012-2015 A6 vehicles
A3720012039650_2 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin contains instructions for addressing a leak from the transmission oil pan gasket or transfer case.
A6420732046397_4 — VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides repair information for a creaking in the front and rear windshield.
A0019262052680_2 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
SM 61-2019 — EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
A3419412050215_5 — ENGINE
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when an oil leak is present around the ATF sump. 2018 A5 Sportback
A641967 2050080- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update to addess when intermittently the door window does not slightly roll down when opening the door, or does not roll up when closing the door.
A641967 2050080- — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This bulletin contains a software update to addess when intermittently the door window does not slightly roll down when opening the door, or does not roll up when closing the door.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI A5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A5
- 2012 AUDI A5 — 25 complaints
- 2013 AUDI A5 — 43 complaints
- 2014 AUDI A5 — 38 complaints
- 2015 AUDI A5 — 11 complaints
- 2016 AUDI A5 — 9 complaints
- 2017 AUDI A5 (current)
- 2018 AUDI A5 — 46 complaints
- 2019 AUDI A5 — 18 complaints
- 2020 AUDI A5 — 102 complaints
- 2021 AUDI A5 — 8 complaints
- 2022 AUDI A5 — 6 complaints