2009 Audi A5 recalls and problems

The 2009 Audi A5 has 1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2009 Audi A5
Photo: 2009 Audi A5 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 18 A5 model years — 9th most.

1recalls
11complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
45,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Air Bags

May 27, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V376000 · 8,381 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy & notes

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine4
Structure3
Electrical System2
Fuel System2
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags1
Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2010: 1 complaints20102011: 2 complaints20112014: 3 complaints201432015: 2 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172019: 1 complaints20191

2009 vs. other Audi A5 years

2008: 5 complaints20082009: 11 complaints2010: 34 complaints20102011: 25 complaints2012: 22 complaints20122013: 35 complaints2014: 28 complaints20142015: 8 complaints2016: 7 complaints20162018: 38 complaints2019: 12 complaints20192020: 60 complaints602021: 8 complaints20212022: 7 complaints2023: 8 complaints20232024: 8 complaints2025: 8 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Audi A5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Audi A5, the latest from May 27, 2016 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (4), structure (3), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.