Electrical System Problems of Audi A5

Audi A5 owners have reported 74 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (69 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument cluster/panel (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi A5


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Audi A5

The Electrical System problem

I turned on my car and several malfunctions came on the dash,and would not start and went in limp mode. A local mechanic stated it's the electrical component of the coolant pump causing malfunction. He also stated that could lead the car catching fire if overheats since the 5v is dipping below due   Read details...

The Instrument Cluster/panel problem

The contact owns a 2021 Audi A5. The contact stated while the driving 35 mph, the instrument panel was blinking on and off several times and then went dark. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the instrument panel needed to be   Read details...

The Interior Lamps/bulbs problem

The contact's cousin owns a 2013 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to overheat. The warning message "pull over and check coolant" was displayed.   Read details...

The Seat Heater Wiring Harness problem

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that a burn spot was discovered on the seat section of the front driver's seat. The contact indicated that days later the burn mark had developed into a tennis ball sized burn hole in the seat cushion.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2008 Audi A5. The contact stated that the driver¿s side air bag sensor and the parking brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the horn had failed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the defects were all caused by a faulty   Read details...




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