2025 Audi A5 Petrol · FP25 TZK

The B10 A5 pairs its 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi 48V MHEV plus powertrain generator mounted to the gearbox output shaft. While engineered to provide an 18kW electric boost and smooth stop-start, the electronic throttle-to-clutch calibration can feel hesitant and unhurried when accelerating from a rolling stop into busy UK roundabouts. Parkers observed that the transmission occasionally requires a manual paddle override to find low-end response, while Auto Express noted the petrol powertrain is less punchy off the line than expected. Transmission control module software updates help reduce the hesitation.

While the B10 A5 is a quiet long-distance cruiser, S Line and Edition 1 models equipped with lowered sports suspension and 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels struggle to absorb scarred UK tarmac. RAC Drive reported that on rough British roads the S Line test car dealt with larger bumps well but felt jittery and unsettled over low-quality tarmac and small potholes. The Car Expert aggregated ratings similarly highlight a noticeably firm edge compared to older A4 models. Transverse road scars, drain grates and frost-damaged asphalt send sharp vertical vibrations through the cabin, producing tyre roar and cabin resonance on low-profile rubber.

Early production 2025 model-year Audi A5 saloon and Avant models were subject to a safety recall concerning the rear seat belt assemblies. A manufacturing flaw damaged the internal automatic locking retractor (ALR) mechanism in the rear seat belts. MotorSafety reported that Volkswagen recalled 27,768 vehicles because the damaged ALR mechanism can fail to lock when the belt is fully extended, preventing child safety seats from being firmly secured. The defect was officially documented in NHTSA Safety Recall Report 25V-899 under Audi code 69D8. If unaddressed, the belt can become loose during sudden deceleration, elevating injury risk for children.