2024 Audi A5 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
Ranks 10th of 16 A5 years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 10
- Per 10,000 cars
- 3.7
- 26,858 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 0.58×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 5
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 0
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Audi A5?
Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Audi A5 is 79 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 10th of the 16 A5 years we score.
The most reported problem is the A/C, mostly stopped working (2 of 10 complaints). Owners also complain about cars not starting. 5 of the 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has no recalls. Audi also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the emissions system. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 83.
Before you buy, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-06 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- Good reliability score of 79
- About half the problems of the average car its age
- No recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- A/C: stopped working2 complaints
- Car not starting (cause not stated)2 complaints
How the 2024 A5 Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 0.61× | −13 |
| Everyday problems | 0.51× | −5 |
| Problems in the last two years | Not counted yet | – |
| Recalls | 0.44× | −3 |
| Score | 79 |
Problems in the last two years start to count once a model year has four years on the road. The 2024 A5 has three so far, and this part will count from July 2027. Until then, its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems, which count for 80% of this score instead of 50%.
What Owners Report
We read all 10 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi A5, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 10.
A/C: stopped working
2 complaints (20%)
A feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (20%)
The system acting on its own.
Reported Once (10)
Show the 10 problems reported once
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
- Brakes: loose brake pedal
- Fuel pump: fault code
- Loss of power (cause not stated)
- Passenger airbag sensor: warning lights
- Side window glass: shattering or cracking
- Wireless charging pad: overheating
- Phone and navigation: stopped working
- Steering: stopped working
- Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
How the 2024 Audi A5 Compares With Other Years
The other A5 years of the 2nd generation, 2018 to 2025, and the years just before and after it.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 16.7 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | Not scored | – | – | 22.5 | 2 | Driver-assist camera and radar: works on and off |
| 2024 This year | Good | 79 | 0.58× | 3.7 | 0 | A/C: stopped working |
| 2023 | Excellent | 83 | 0.38× | 2.8 | 1 | Tires: parts breaking or coming apart |
| 2022 | Excellent | 80 | 0.44× | 5.1 | 3 | Tires: parts breaking or coming apart |
| 2021 | Excellent | 81 | 0.36× | 4.8 | 5 | Transmission: failure or loss of drive |
| 2020 | Caution | 64 | 3.6× | 114.4 | 4 | Screen and audio: works on and off |
| 2019 | Excellent | 83 | 0.29× | 6.6 | 6 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2018 | Good | 75 | 0.56× | 13.9 | 8 | Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking |
| 2017 | Not scored | – | – | 6.2 | 3 | – |
2024 Audi A5 Warranty Extensions and Programs
Audi has one warranty extension for the 2024 Audi A5, separate from its recalls. It is for a problem with the emissions system. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-06
EVAP purge valve or hose failure
- The problem:
- The EVAP purge valve or its hose can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer diagnoses the EVAP purge valve and hose and replaces them for free if they failed from a defect.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2019 to 2024 S6, S7 and RS5 with the 2.9 or 3.0 TFSI V6. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
- Coverage:
- 15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 A5 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
Sportback 4-door AWD
RS 5 Sportback 4-door AWD and S5 Sportback 4-door AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 A5, from an Audi warranty extension that may still apply and the problems owners report most.
Ask an Audi Dealer
Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.
- AWA-23-06: EVAP purge valve or hose failure
On the Test Drive
- Run the air conditioning on max for 10 minutes. The air should stay cold.
- Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- A/C
- Cars not starting
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
What to do next