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Audi S5 recalls and problems

14 recalls and 143 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
14
Complaints
143
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

2025202320222021202020192018201420132012201120102008

Audi S5 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 S52120010
2023 S5131040
2022 S5210000
2021 S5510000
2020 S54250000
2019 S5460000
2018 S52262010
2014 S5060000
2013 S50160000
2012 S51100000
2011 S5180000
2010 S50200000
2008 S5030000

Most reported Audi S5 problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System27
Unknown or Other27
Power Train27
Engine25
Air Bags25
Forward Collision Avoidance16
Back Over Prevention15
Lane Departure10
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Steering7

All Audi S5 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-899Dec 19, 20252025Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-638Sep 24, 20252025Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-251Apr 3, 20242023Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-742Oct 5, 20222021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-034Jan 26, 20222019–2021Tires, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-874Nov 10, 20212018–2020Air Bags, SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-825Oct 20, 20212022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-295Apr 26, 20212019–2021SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-737Nov 25, 20202020–2021Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-547Jul 24, 20192018Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-114Feb 20, 20192019SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-019Jan 20, 20152011–2012Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi S5?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Audi S5 has the most reports (26). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi S5 have?

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Audi S5 model years 2011–2012, 2018–2023, 2025.

What are the most common Audi S5 problems?

Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, power train problems most often.