What Audi S5 owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Audi S5 safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 549 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 768 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 856 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 930 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 981 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 972 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 862 |
| 2018 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 807 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 533 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 549 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 680 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 722 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 881 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 728 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 692 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 637 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Audi S5 complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
I am filing this safety complaint regarding my 2025 Audi S5, VIN [XXX]. Since taking delivery on [XXX], the vehicle has experienced repeated and intermittent malfunctions involving the driver-assistance and steering systems. On numerous occasions, the Lane Departure Warning/Lane Assist system has applied unexpected and excessive steering input. When attempting to change lanes, including while using the turn signal, the vehicle has at times attempted to steer back toward the original lane. The system has also made intrusive steering corrections while I am already traveling within my lane. These events can be unpredictable and create concern that the vehicle may unexpectedly alter my intended …
Summary of Safety Event: While traveling at highway speeds with active traffic behind me, the vehicleâs Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suffered an un-commanded, severe "phantom braking" event. The vehicle aggressively engaged the emergency service brakes and decelerated rapidly with absolutely no obstacles, pedestrians, or vehicles ahead. This sudden, violent deceleration created an immediate and high-risk rear-end collision hazard.Cascading Component Failures:In tandem with the dangerous autonomous braking behavior, the vehicle's electronic architecture (E³ 1.2 platform) is exhibiting chronic software instability. The High-Performance Computing infotainment stack continuously …
The Lane Keep Assist system will randomly attempt to steer into the shoulder or oncoming lane. This requires rapid correction from the driver to maintain travel within the lane. The most recent incident attempted to steer the vehicle into an oncoming school bus. Multiple repair attempts have been made by three dealers, the third of which performed a camera cleaning and ADAS calibration which was not covered under either the new vehicle warranty or the extended service contract despite being within the terms of both. The first dealer declined to test the vehicle, stating they did not have the necessary equipment to attempt a repair. The second declined to reproduce any of the issues no…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a Control Area Network (CAN) bus system unit TCM error, power brake, and engine failure. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and was unable to determine the cause of the failure. However, the dealer wanted to replace the CAN bus unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,662.
I was making a left hand turn at an intersection with no cars in immediate proximity to my car and the emergency braking system activated violently causing the car to shut off. The pre sense light came on the dashboard. This happened 3 different times. I went to Freehold Audi and they stated the pre sense was doing its job. I reported this to Audi Headquarters last week and a report was written. Other electrical issues started happening, the lane change sensor was going off randomly, the windshield wipers were going off randomly. I traded the car in yesterday to Lexus of Eatontown. They said they were going to sell the Audi retail, Iâm thinking to the auction. The car has less than 10,000 …
NHTSA Safety Complaint DraftVehicle Information:Year/Make/Model: 2013 Audi S5 Premium Plus CoupeVIN: [XXX]: Power Train / Transmission (7-Speed Dual-Clutch S-Tronic / DSG)Description of Safety Defect:I am writing to report a severe, recurring safety defect regarding the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission in my 2013 Audi S5. The vehicle is experiencing catastrophic transmission issues, including sudden power loss, violent juddering, erratic shifting, and abruptly entering "limp mode" without warning.This issue presents an immediate and severe safety hazard. When the transmission abruptly loses power or forces the vehicle into limp mode while driving at highway speeds, it leaves the driver compl…
all driver assistance features shut down randomly when starting vehicle for at least 45 minutes. had to drive vehicle without safety features to get home. without lane assist-fwd collision-side collision alert-rear traffic alert etc make vehicle difficult to drive and could result in accident. Dealer and Audi are aware of problem have tried to fix twice and tell me at present there is no fix. possible software update in future? Vehicle has not been inspected by insurance or anyone other than dealer. As stated above warning lights on dashboard screen flash all driver systems are not working. System resets after shutdown in 45 minutes or so, but randomly repeats sometimes two days in a row, so…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Audi S5. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 47,796 at the time of registration. The Carfax report, bill of sale and title showed the mileage as 47, 796. it was discovered that the mileage was 75,600 after changing the battery. The BBB and Consumer Protection Agency were contacted.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
This bulletin provides information for new Key User pairing for all PPX vehicles with Audi connect.
This bulletin provides information when the digital key cannot be adapted.
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database when there is a drive system fault; fuel pressure sensor malfunction P119A and/or P119B - 3.0 ltr V6 TFSI.
This bulletin provides infomriaont when there are various faults, and no DoIO diagnosis.
This bulletin provides information when diagnostic address 0044 (steering) cannot be reached.
This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
This repair authorization requests that technicians open a ticket with the Technical Assistance Center in instances where the DTC P060C00 is stored with sumptom code 45618; Drive system fault.
This bulletin provides information when Digital Key activation cannot be completed with Audi connect.
This bulletin provides information when there is a parking aid fault when the combustion engine is running, DTC DA0009 is stored.
This bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully.
This bulletin provides information when there is a steerin fault, terminal 30; DTC U140A00, PR number 1X1 1X0.
This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2027, owners most often name: power train, air bags, unknown or other. 155 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
