Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Audi A5

Audi A5 owners have reported 11 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Audi A5


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Audi A5

The Automatic Emergency 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...

The Warnings problem

Starting early 2025 with no changes or modifications or warning - the mmi system in my 2020 Audi A5 began spontanously rebooting. It appears to be rebooting regardless use or radio, carplay, or nothing - even after the recent factory reset.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Driving vehicle down the highway with the cruise control on and it will suddenly slam on the brakes. Decreasing the speed rapidly almost causing a rear end accident. Has been brought to drealer for repairs 5 times with no results still does it .   Read details...

The Sensing System Radar problem

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(r), the message "sos system deactivated" was displayed, and the rearview camera became inoperable.   Read details...




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