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2025 Audi A5

The 2025 Audi A5 is a midsize car, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.

2025 Audi A5
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Combined MPG
26
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$46,000
Recalls
2

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Model year2025
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG22
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
CO₂ tailpipe349 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
A5 quattro26 MPG combined
A5 Sportback quattro29 MPG combined
A5 Sportback S line quattro26 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

A526 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 30% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$810/mo
Amount financed
$41,400
Total interest
$7,202
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5-year fuel cost
$7,731

$1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG26
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (2)

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR25V638000 · 2025-09-24

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR25V899000 · 2025-12-19

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2025 Audi A5?

The 2025 Audi A5 is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway).

Is the 2025 Audi A5 reliable?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Audi A5. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Audi A5?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Audi A5 costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2025 Audi A5?

The 2025 Audi A5 is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC