Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi S5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequence
- An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Consequence
- In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
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Owner complaints (11)
11 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 45.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 45.5% |
| Lane departure | 5 | 45.5% |
| Engine | 2 | 18.2% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 18.2% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 9.1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 9.1% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 9.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 9.1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 9.1% |
How 2025 compares with other S5 years
Best and worst S5 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | 25 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 384 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 384 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 397 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2025 S5 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2025 Audi S5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi S5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 25V899000 (seat belt), 25V638000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Audi S5 problems?
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (5), Forward collision avoidance (5), Lane departure (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Audi S5 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 20 city, 29 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2025 S5 compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Audi S5 model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2018 the most (26). The 2025 drew 11. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.