Back Over Prevention Problems of Audi A5

Audi A5 owners have reported 16 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Audi A5


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Audi A5

The Warnings problem

Beginning in mid July 2025, the mmi system (screen in the center of the dashboard) reboots every 1-2 minutes. In addition to the large distraction this causes while driving, the constant rebooting disables the back-up camera, parking sensors, rear-cross traffic alerts, collision avoidance assist,   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

The mmi system keeps rebooting. Once when I was backing up, the screen started resetting compromising the backup camera display and any cross traffic warning that may of been there.   Read details...

The Automatic System Braking problem

Over the course of 3 days about 6 weeks ago, my new leased vehicle abruptly slammed on the brakes 3 separate times for no reason whatsoever. The first time the vehicle was in drive mode and abruptly slammed on the brakes from a speed of 10-15 mph in the middle of a left hand turn.   Read details...




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