2008 Audi A5 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Audi A5.
Worst 2008 Audi A5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Audi A5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 46,300 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi |
Recalls for 2008 Audi A5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~16,762 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Audi A5 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi A5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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