Model year
2008 Audi A5
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints for the 2008 Audi A5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 11 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 25 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 35 complaints
- 2014 28 complaints
- 2015 8 complaints
- 2016 7 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2018 38 complaints
- 2019 12 complaints
- 2020 60 complaints
- 2021 8 complaints
- 2022 7 complaints
- 2023 8 complaints
- 2024 8 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
16V376000 · May 27, 2016
AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 quattro · 3.2L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| A5 quattro · 3.2L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Audi A5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.