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2022 Audi A5

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

Class: Midsize Cars
Body styles: 2dr Convertible, 2dr Coupe, Sportback
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 201–261 hp
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 4–5
Fuel: Hybrid
MPG (best): 29 combined · 26 city / 34 hwy
Length: 185–187.4 in
Curb weight: 3,605–3,990 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2022 Audi A5 is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,990 lb (2dr Convertible).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway), 7% better than the 2022 midsize car average of 27.1 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the tires.

What changed for 2022

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 A5 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 A5 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine201–261 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl

Engine261 hp2.0L 4-cyl

Transmission7-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating4–5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

quattro Premium PlusS Line quattro Premium Plusquattro Premium

Safety & driver-assist features

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringSome trims

Lane departure warningStandard

Parking assistSome trims

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Ingolstadt, Germany · Neckarsulm, Germany

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2022 A5 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
2dr Convertible	185 in	72.8 in	53.9 in	108.7 in	62.6 / 61.8 in	3,990 lb	56/44
2dr Coupe	185 in	72.8 in	53.9 in	108.7 in	62.6 / 61.8 in	3,605 lb	56/44
Sportback	187.4 in	72.4 in	54.3 in	111.4 in	62.6 / 61.8 in	3,704 lb	57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
A5 Sportback quattro Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	26 / 34 / 29	+7%	$2,850	307
A5 Coupe quattro Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	24 / 31 / 27	+13%	$3,050	332
A5 Sportback S line quattro Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	24 / 31 / 27	0%	$3,050	332
A5 Cabriolet quattro Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	+9%	$3,150	345

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

27.1 MPG2022 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Audi A5.

Similar 2022 midsize cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2022 Audi A5 (this car)	29 MPG	Not rated	2
2022 BMW 3 Series	30 MPG	★★★★★	0
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	26 MPG	★★★★★	0
2022 Audi A4	29 MPG	Not rated	3
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	29 MPG	Not rated	0
2022 Tesla Model 3	358 mi	★★★★★	18
2022 Audi A6	26 MPG	Not rated	5

Recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit · Oct 26, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V806000 · 6,076 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Oct 20, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V825000 · 2,857 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2022 Audi A5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

7Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

Tires2

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking1

Wheels1

Unknown Or Other1

Tires › Tread/Belt1

Structure › Body1

Power Train1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2022 Audi A5 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Tires — 2 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Wheels — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Audi A5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other A5 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 A5	26	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 A5	26	190.2 in	Not rated	0	1
2025 A5	29	185 in	Not rated	2	9
2024 A5	30	185 in	Not rated	0	8
2023 A5	28	185 in	Not rated	0	8
2021 A5	28	185 in	Not rated	5	8
2020 A5	27	183.9 in	Not rated	4	60
2019 A5	27	183.9 in	Not rated	3	12
2018 A5	27	183.9 in	Not rated	6	38
2017 A5	26	182.7 in	Not rated	3	2
2016 A5	26	182.7 in	Not rated	3	7
2015 A5	26	182.7 in	Not rated	3	9

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →