2017 Audi A5: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings
The 2017 Audi A5 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.
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2017 Audi A5 pages show model-level safety data. A Carchieve VIN report checks the exact car before you buy.
The 2017 Audi A5 has 2 safety recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific A5 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.
Safety recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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 or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
What owners complain about
The systems 2017 Audi A5 owners report most often to federal regulators:
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Yes. The 2017 Audi A5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.
What problems do 2017 Audi A5 owners report?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Audi A5, most often about the engine, unknown or other.
How do I check a specific A5's history?
Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.
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