2023 Audi A5 Safety Report

The 2023 Audi A5 currently presents a limited safety data picture due to its recent release and low complaint volume. With only 8 total complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported to NHTSA, there isn't enough data to establish a comprehensive safety trend. A significant portion of the complaints, 4 out of 8, are related to TIRES, with 2 specifically mentioning WHEELS. These tire-related issues include uneven wear leading to interior cording at low mileage (15,238 miles) and multiple reports concerning NHTSA Campaign Number: 24T009000 (Tires), where owners are unable to get replacement tires due to availability issues. This suggests a potential manufacturing or supply chain issue with the original equipment tires. Beyond tire issues, there are isolated complaints regarding the vehicle's advanced safety systems. Two complaints mention issues with FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and BACK OVER PREVENTION, including instances of the 'Audi pre sense malfunction' and the vehicle abruptly slamming on the brakes for no apparent reason at low speeds. While these are critical safety system malfunctions, their low frequency (1 complaint each for these specific categories) prevents drawing broad conclusions at this stage. The remaining complaints are singular in nature and do not form a pattern. There are no recalls issued for the 2023 Audi A5, which is typical for a new model year with limited time on the market. Furthermore, NHTSA has not yet published official safety ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover) for this specific model year. This lack of crash test data means we cannot assess its structural integrity or occupant protection performance based on official government tests. The overall safety picture is therefore incomplete, heavily skewed by early-life tire issues and a few isolated electronic safety system glitches, without the benefit of recall actions or crash test results to provide a broader context. In summary, while the 2023 Audi A5 has a very low number of overall complaints, the most prominent pattern revolves around tire-related problems, including premature wear and difficulties with recall fulfillment for specific Continental tires. The few reported issues with advanced driver-assistance systems, while serious, are not yet frequent enough to indicate a widespread defect. The absence of NHTSA safety ratings and recalls means a definitive safety assessment is not yet possible.

Our recommendation: Given the early reports of tire issues and unfulfilled recalls, potential buyers should thoroughly inspect tire condition and confirm the status of any tire-related recalls before purchase. Be aware that official crash test data is not yet available.