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2021 Audi A5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

8.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,216

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022565 · manufacturer campaign 91DZ

5 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: A4 2021 · A5 2021 · A6 2021 · A7 2021 · and 17 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.

19,006 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2022022 · manufacturer campaign 42L5

26 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: A4 2020–2021 · A5 2019–2021 · A6 2020–2021 · A7 2020–2021 · and 16 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and the tires could wear unevenly. If you continue to drive the vehicle in this condition, there may be reduced traction. Eventually, a tire could fail and lose air pressure.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment, as necessary. Additionally, the dealer will inspect the rear tires for premature and uneven wear due to this issue, and replace them if necessary.

4,361 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2021486 · manufacturer campaign 69CS

4 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: A4 2021 · A5 2021 · A6 2021 · A7 2021 · and 19 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.

Why it matters

A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.

7,198 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021249 · manufacturer campaign 42L1

26 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: A4 2020–2021 · A5 2019–2021 · A6 2020–2021 · A7 2020–2021 · and 14 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss of vehicle stability.

Why it matters

Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear trailing arm lock nuts. If necessary, the associated bolt(s) will be replaced as well.

5,396 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2020575 · manufacturer campaign 97EU

25 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: A5 2020–2021 · S5 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a layer of protective tape may not have been installed around a wiring harness in the spare tire area. As a result, the wiring harness could become damaged in a rear crash. If this happens, it may not be possible to open the doors from the outside and/or the hazard lights may not work.

Why it matters

Doors that cannot be opened from the outside could increase the risk of injury after a crash. Hazard lights that do not work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to apply protective tape to the wiring harness for the rear lights.

1,409 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 52% of 137 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
205 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2021 Audi A5. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Audi A5 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Audi A5 at 8.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 205 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Audi A5 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,216 in fuel, producing roughly 3,303 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.