Before buying a used 2009 Audi A5, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 quattro — Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| A5 quattro — Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2009 Audi A5 2-DR w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.