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#BS-2014-AUDA5-60C2

2014 Audi A5

Based on reports from 38 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
38
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,054
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 38 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

timing chain cylinder zero compression

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

hydraulic timing chain tensioner failed

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

steering sticks notchy

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
7
30–60K
8
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (8 reports) • Median: 60K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine10 (26%)
Steering9 (24%)
Electrical6 (16%)
Other4 (11%)
Visibility2 (5%)
Fuel System2 (5%)
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core1 (3%)
Seats1 (3%)

2014 Audi A5: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2014 Audi A5, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2014 Audi A5, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2014 Audi A5, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2014 Audi A5, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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17
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18
5
19
3
20
2
21
4
22
4
23
5
24
4
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Audi A5. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

17V002000Mar 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

17V622000Nov 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

18V229000Sep 2018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Audi A5 is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2014 Audi A5 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

38

Class avg

62

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 38 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2014 Audi A5: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Audi A5?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Audi A5 is related to the engine, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Audi A5 reliable?
The 2014 Audi A5 has 38 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Audi A5 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Audi A5 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Audi A5 problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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