NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Audi A5 Safety Record
The 2020 Audi A5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 60 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Audi A5 has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing and consequently has no star ratings, nor can we assign it a Safety Index. The federal record for the A5 indicates a Moderate burden band for recalls and complaints. Four recalls have been issued, addressing various components such as tires, seats, suspension, and tail lights. Owners have filed 60 complaints. This data does not provide the basis for a safety assessment that crash-test results would offer.
The 2020 Audi A5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is named in four federal recall campaigns, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 60 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Audi A5?
NHTSA did not publish crash-test data for the 2020 Audi A5, leaving its federal safety assessment to rest solely on its recall and complaint record. Four distinct safety-relevant systems prompted recalls: tires, seats, rear suspension, and tail lights. This breadth across vehicle systems is the primary factor in its designation in the Moderate burden band. Owners filed 60 unverified complaints. The electrical system accounted for 41 of these reports, a significant concentration given the potential for electrical faults to affect safety-critical features. The complaint data includes one alleged crash and one alleged death, though these remain unverified filings. No crash-test data from sibling model years are available for comparative analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Audi A5 have any recalls?
The 2020 Audi A5 is named in four federal recall campaigns: one covering tires, one covering seats, one covering the rear non-powered axle suspension assembly, and one covering exterior tail lights. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this model year. Owners should verify open status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as remedy completion varies by unit.
TIRES22V034000
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Reported 2022-01-26
SEATS21V874000
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
Reported 2021-11-10
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY21V295000
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Reported 2021-04-26
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS20V737000
Risk: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Reported 2020-11-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Audi A5?
Sixty complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Audi A5. These are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the electrical system, followed by an unknown or other category, back-over prevention, lane departure, seat belts, and forward collision avoidance. One reported crash and one reported death appear in the complaint record.
60 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Audi A5?
Four recalls have been issued for the 2020 Audi A5. Any used purchase should begin with a VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov to confirm that these have been remedied.
- The 2020 Audi A5 has no NHTSA crash-test score or star rating of any kind, meaning shoppers cannot compare it on that basis to vehicles that were tested.
- Four separate recalls were issued for this model year covering tires, seats, rear suspension, and tail lights, and remedy completion varies by VIN, requiring an individual lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- The electrical system is the most frequently cited component in the 60 unverified complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year, appearing in 41 of those reports.
- One alleged death and one alleged crash appear in the 2020 Audi A5 complaint record filed with NHTSA, though all complaints are unverified consumer allegations and not established findings.
FAQ2020 Audi A5 safety questions
Was the 2020 Audi A5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 60 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi A5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Audi A5. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Audi A5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 60 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Audi A5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A5 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.