NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Audi A5 Safety Record
The 2025 Audi A5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Audi A5 currently lacks a complete federal safety profile. NHTSA has not released crash-test results for the model, meaning it carries no Safety Index score or star ratings from the agency. What is available points to a Light recall and complaint burden band. Two active recall campaigns target seat belt retractors. Five unverified owner complaints have been registered, none reporting crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This record, while transparent, remains partial without the critical crash-test data.
The 2025 Audi A5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and has two active 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 | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi A5?
The 2025 Audi A5 enters the market with two federal recall campaigns. Both campaigns address defects in the seat belt retractors, affecting both front and rear seating positions. Federal regulators prioritize restraint system issues due to their critical role in crash protection. Five unverified owner complaints are on file, spread across various components, with no associated reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. The A5's recall and complaint volume places it in the Light burden band, indicating a low combined total relative to other vehicles tracked by MotorCaliber. However, no sibling model years have crash test data available from NHTSA, leaving its crash performance unrated by federal testing.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi A5 have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi A5 is subject to two recall campaigns, both involving seat belt retractors. One addresses front seat belt retractors and was issued in a campaign that also covers several other Volkswagen Group models. The second addresses rear and other seat belt retractors in a separate multi-model campaign. Neither campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory based on the information in the NHTSA record, but owners should verify open status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR25V899000
Risk: An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR25V638000
Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov b
Reported 2025-09-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi A5?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 A5. The top alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (two reports), followed by single reports each touching the Engine, Vehicle Speed Control, Structure, Tires, and Electrical System. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts or confirmed defects.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi A5?
A notable concern for any prospective owner of a 2025 A5 is the presence of two open recalls related to the seat belt retractors. It is imperative that the vehicle's VIN be checked at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase to confirm completion of these campaigns, as remedy work is performed at no charge.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Audi A5, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Both recalls on record for the 2025 A5 target seat belt retractors, one covering front retractors and one covering rear and other retractors, making restraint-system status the most important open-recall check for this vehicle.
- Five unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with Forward Collision Avoidance drawing the most reports at two, and no complaints in this record cite a crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Owners and prospective buyers should use the free VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to determine whether either seat belt retractor recall remains open on any specific 2025 A5 unit.
FAQ2025 Audi A5 safety questions
Was the 2025 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 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi A5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi A5. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Audi A5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 2025.
- 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.