Audi A5 Lemon Law

The A5's early TFSI turbo engines are widely reported to consume oil excessively, most often in models from the 2008–2012 era. The common culprit is a piston-ring design flaw that lets small amounts of oil leak into the cylinders and burn off, forcing owners into frequent top-offs and repeat low-oil warnings. Turbocharged engines run hotter, which can accelerate the problem.

The A5's MMI (Multi-Media Interface) infotainment system is another frequent source of complaints. Owners report the screen going blank or freezing, the system failing to power on or off, and media playback failures. These faults are often driven by software errors and can require repeated dealer updates or a module replacement to address.

Together these electrical and engine defects can make an A5 frustrating and unreliable to own. When excessive oil consumption or persistent MMI failures keep recurring despite reasonable repair attempts, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your A5 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Audi A5 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Audi pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.