NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Audi A5 Safety Record
The 2022 Audi A5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Audi A5 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning a significant portion of its federal safety profile remains undefined. Without these assessments, no star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned. What the federal record does show is a notably light recall-and-complaint burden band, with only two issued recall campaigns and zero owner complaints logged with NHTSA. This picture, while positive in its limited scope, provides no insight into the vehicle's structural performance in a collision.
The 2022 Audi A5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, and has two recall campaigns on record 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 | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi A5?
The 2022 Audi A5 has no reported owner complaints to NHTSA, indicating no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this model year. Its federal record places it in the Light recall-and-complaint burden band, the least intensive tier. Two recalls were issued; both originated from multi-model Volkswagen Group campaigns. These addressed infotainment display hardware and rearview camera function within the back-over prevention system. Neither recall requires owners to stop driving the vehicle. There is no crash-test data for the 2022 A5, nor for any sibling model years within the scope of this guide, leaving no structural context from tested years. The Light burden band designation reflects only this limited federal activity.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Two recall campaigns cover the 2022 Audi A5. The first involves the infotainment touchscreen and monitor unit, where a software or hardware condition in the display system prompted the recall across a broad range of Volkswagen Group models. The second addresses the back-over prevention sensing system, specifically the rearview camera, which may not function as required. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory based on the data available, but shoppers should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V825000
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Reported 2021-10-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi A5?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi A5. No components have been flagged, no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported to the agency for this model year. All NHTSA complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations, and a count of zero reflects only what has been reported to the agency.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi A5?
Two recall campaigns remain open for the 2022 Audi A5, a critical consideration for prospective owners. Prospective owners should verify that these recalls have been addressed for any individual vehicle via the free VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Audi A5, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Two recall campaigns affect this model year: one for the infotainment touchscreen and monitor unit, and one for the rearview camera within the back-over prevention sensing system, both issued as part of broader Volkswagen Group actions.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi A5, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal record for this year.
- Prospective buyers should verify open-recall status for any specific 2022 Audi A5 unit by entering the VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall remedy completion varies by individual vehicle.
FAQ2022 Audi A5 safety questions
Was the 2022 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 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi A5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi A5. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi A5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi A5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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 2022.
- 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.