Real-world fuel consumption
3,989 Audi A5 Sportback cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 6.6 l/100 km on the road against 5.5 in the WLTP test (+18%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 137 | 7.2 | 6.5 | +11% |
| Petrol hybrid | 1,818 | 8.2 | 7.0 | +16% |
| Diesel hybrid | 2,034 | 6.6 | 5.5 | +18% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Audi A5 Sportback cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), 2.0 hybrid (150 kW, 201 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (195 kW, 261 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 285 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 150 kW 201 hp | 221 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 195 kW 261 hp | 23 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
533 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 27% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €64,091.
Most common APK defects
- Band onvoldoende profiel11
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde5
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld3
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm3
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht1
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage1
- Band beschadigd1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In Finland
56 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 8.7 L/100 km (about 27 mpg US), CO₂ 203 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 Sportback 45 TFSI quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 9.7 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2023 Audi A5 Sportback.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2023 Audi A5 Sportback: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011315 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 11011313 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 11011305 | This bulletin provides information when the camera for the Driver Assist Systems is coded incorrectly. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011302 | This bulletin provides information when various camera-based driver assistance systems are unavailable (DTC B200FF2 (1123875)). |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011280 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Databse in instances when the SOS Emergency call warning in instrument cluster without relevant DTC in vehicles with ConBox high. |
| 11011278 | This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards. |
| 11011276 | This TSB provides information when DTCs U142100 and U164200 are stored as passive/sporadic in the gateway. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011270 | This bulletin provides informatoin when Audi pre sense restricted message appears in the instrument cluster, no DTCs. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011257 | This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers. |
| 11011243 | This bulletin provides information when there are whistling noises from the turbo charge at 1500 - 2200 rpm and apprximately 70% load. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009995 | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) / Continental Tire (Canada) announced a voluntary recall involving passenger tires after discovering a non-compliance condition. Updated affected date code chart in Appendix A Summary Providing additional clarification on how to properly identify affected tires |
| 11009994 | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) / Continental Tire (Canada) announced a voluntary recall involving passenger tires after discovering a non-compliance condition. Added Canadian market Summary Providing additional clarification on how to properly identify affected tires |
| 11009988 | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) / Continental Tire (Canada) announced a voluntary recall involving passenger tires after discovering a non-compliance condition. Updated affected date code chart in Appendix A Summary Providing additional clarification on how to properly identify affected tires |
| 11009987 | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) / Continental Tire (Canada) announced a voluntary recall involving passenger tires after discovering a non-compliance condition. Added Canadian market Summary Providing additional clarification on how to properly identify affected tires |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009966 | This TSB provides informatin when the Smartphone Interface disconnects/deactivates unexpetedly with Apple CarPlay. |
| 11009965 | This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)