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Audi S5 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns across the Audi S5, 2008–2026. Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most (26) and the 2016 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls14campaignsCovering 2008–2026 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints142filedOwner reports across 17 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy23mpg combined2026 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Audi S5 complaints by model year

142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

20 18 110 16 6 2 1 226 46 425 51 21 13 2 211 1
2010201120122013201420152016201820192020202120222023202420252026
201020 20118 201210 201316 20146 20152 20161 201826 20196 202025 20211 20221 20233 20242 202511 20261
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2016 · 1 complaints
  • 2021 · 1 complaints
  • 2015 · 2 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2018 · 26 complaints
  • 2020 · 25 complaints
  • 2010 · 20 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2016–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Audi S5 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2016201820192020202120222023202420252026
Electrical system 12114010050
Unknown or other 08012000010
Engine 0930010020
Forward collision avoidance 0106000151
Back over prevention 00011000010
Lane departure 0102000050
Air bags 0300001100
Service brakes 0100000021

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Audi S5 recalls (14)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one S5 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Audi S5
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
25V899000Dec 19, 2025Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208202579.4%
25V638000Sep 24, 2025Damaged Seat Belt Retractor202591.5%
24V251000Apr 3, 2024Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate202391.2%
22V806000Oct 26, 2022Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111202293%
22V742000Oct 5, 2022Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111202195.2%
22V034000Jan 26, 2022Rear Axle May Be Misaligned2019, 2020, 202198.5%
21V874000Nov 10, 2021Disabled Passenger Air Bag2018, 2019, 202083.9%
21V825000Oct 20, 2021Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111202297.9%
21V606000Aug 5, 2021Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208202198.5%
21V295000Apr 26, 2021Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break2019, 2020, 202198.7%
20V737000Nov 25, 2020Rear Light Wiring Harness Missing Scuff Protection2020, 202198.5%
19V547000Jul 24, 2019Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208201891.9%
19V114000Feb 20, 2019Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks201991.2%
15V019000Jan 20, 2015Fuel Injection System Fuel Leak2011, 201292.3%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

201217–20 mpg
201320–21 mpg
201420–21 mpg
201520–21 mpg
201620–21 mpg
201823–24 mpg
201924 mpg
202022–23 mpg
202122–23 mpg
202223–24 mpg
202323–24 mpg
202422–24 mpg
202522–23 mpg
202623 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2026 Audi S5 report1 complaints · 0 campaigns →2025 Audi S5 report11 complaints · 2 campaigns →2024 Audi S5 report2 complaints · 0 campaigns →Every Audi modelAudi models →

Audi S5 FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi S5 had?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns that cover at least one Audi S5 model year from 2008 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Audi S5 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (26) and the 2016 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Audi S5 problems?

Across the 2016–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Audi S5 get?

EPA rates the 2026 Audi S5 at 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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