AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Audi A5

NHTSA data on file today

The 2016 Audi A5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #18V229000 Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V622000 Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V002000 Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Engine 3 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2016 Audi A5

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