Audi A5 vs BMW 330I
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi A5 | BMW 330I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 443 | 1,076 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2025 | 2001–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 42 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 52 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.2% | 12.3% |
Audi A5 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
18.1%
Engine & Cooling
70
15.8%
Other & Unspecified
57
12.9%
Airbags
50
11.3%
Steering
27
6.1%
Body & Structure
17
3.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
3.6%
BMW 330I by year
What breaks
Airbags
259
24.1%
Lights
162
15.1%
Electrical System
131
12.2%
Engine & Cooling
130
12.1%
Other & Unspecified
60
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
45
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
33
3.1%
Steering
32
3.0%