2022 Audi A5

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2022 Audi A5 has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is tires problems (43% of all complaints), specifically: 255/35r19 failure of 1 tire in july. replaced tire. no concerns noted by discount tire when replacing it. 1 month later, another tire blew. clear indication of safety concern so i replaced all tires. i have a picture of the damage, as well as of me literally changing the tire. informed of recal.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TIRES

3 complaints

43%

• 255/35R19 Failure of 1 tire in July. Replaced tire. No concerns noted by Discount tire when replacing it. 1 month later, another tire blew. Clear indication of safety concern so I replaced all tires. I have a picture of the damage, as well as of me literally changing the tire. Informed of recal
• The front tires started to come apart (tread separating from belt). I purchased new tires and had a shop install them. Some time later, after I had replaced the tires, I received a recall notice from Audi/Continental Tire for this exact issue. The notice (NHTSA Recall ID 24T009) stated to contact
• NHTSA Recall ID: 24T009 Continental Claim Number: [XXX] While driving on the highway from Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles with my family in the car, the front passenger-side tire unexpectedly exploded. The entire tread detached from the tire, causing damage to the right side of the vehicle as it separate

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“255/35R19 Failure of 1 tire in July. Replaced tire. No concerns noted by Discount tire when replacing it. 1 month later, another tire blew. Clear indication of safety concern so I replaced all tires. I have a picture of the damage, as well as of me literally changing the tire. Informed of recal”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

14%

• The pre-sense; alert, seatbelt tightening and braking, was triggered unexpectedly when driving on the straight area of my side road without cause. There were no other vehicles, flying debri or animals in the path of the car to cause the sudden and abrupt braking. My car has since been inspected by t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The pre-sense; alert, seatbelt tightening and braking, was triggered unexpectedly when driving on the straight area of my side road without cause. There were no other vehicles, flying debri or animals in the path of the car to cause the sudden and abrupt braking. My car has since been inspected by t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

14%

• All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

14%

• All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

14%

• I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing issue with my 2022 Audi A5 involving multiple component failures. Most recently, both front windows suddenly stopped functioning and would not roll up, leaving my vehicle fully exposed. As a result, my car was subjected to rain, causing water int

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing issue with my 2022 Audi A5 involving multiple component failures. Most recently, both front windows suddenly stopped functioning and would not roll up, leaving my vehicle fully exposed. As a result, my car was subjected to rain, causing water int”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TIRES: 255/35R19 Failure of 1 tire in July. Replaced tire. No concerns noted by Discount tire when replacing it. 1 month later, another tire blew. Clear indication of safety concern so I replaced all tires. I have a picture of the damage, as well as of me literally changing the tire. Informed of recal
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The pre-sense; alert, seatbelt tightening and braking, was triggered unexpectedly when driving on the straight area of my side road without cause. There were no other vehicles, flying debri or animals in the path of the car to cause the sudden and abrupt braking. My car has since been inspected by t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: All four tire have required replacement due to tread separation 2 tires replaced June 2023 with less than 15,000 miles 2 tires replaced September 2024 ,with thread separation.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)