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Audi S5 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 107 owner complaints for the Audi S5. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi S5 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi S5 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2023 Audi S5 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2021 Audi S5 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2020 Audi S5 | 4 | 25 | |
| 2019 Audi S5 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2018 Audi S5 | 2 | 26 | |
| 2014 Audi S5 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2013 Audi S5 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2012 Audi S5 | 1 | 10 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi S5: questions owners ask
Which Audi S5 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi S5 model years with the most are the 2018 (26), 2020 (25) and 2013 (19). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi S5 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (1), 2023 (3) and 2014 (6), out of 8 model years from 2012 to 2023. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi S5 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Audi S5 model years, 16 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (5), 2019 (4) and 2020 (4). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Audi S5 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Audi S5's first-time failure rate ranged from 11.8% for cars first registered in 2013 to 20.3% for 2011, across 5 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.