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2025 Audi S5 problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2025 Audi S5 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 0safety recalls
  • 11owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 1injury reported

11 complaints, against an average of 12 for the other 8 Audi S5 model years.

Every Audi S5 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.

What goes wrong with the 2025 Audi S5?

The components named most often in the 11 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Electrical System5 (45.5%)
  2. Forward Collision Avoidance5 (45.5%)
  3. Lane Departure5 (45.5%)
  4. Engine2 (18.2%)
  5. Service Brakes2 (18.2%)
  6. Back Over Prevention1 (9.1%)
  7. Suspension1 (9.1%)
  8. Vehicle Speed Control1 (9.1%)

Has the 2025 Audi S5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 Audi S5 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.

What do 2025 Audi S5 owners report?

11 of the 11 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

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…
Lane Departure, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11762424 · Sep 6, 2026
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…
Lane DepartureNHTSA complaint 11760860 · Aug 31, 2026
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…
Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11745428 · Jun 21, 2026
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…
Lane Departure, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11739679 · May 23, 2026
Since the day of delivery, this 2025 Audi S5 has experienced daily electronic and safety system failures. At least once per day, on startup, the vehicle throws 10 or more warning codes disabling safety-critical systems including blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, forward collision avoidance, rear traffic alert, and adaptive lighting. These failures occur without warning and persist for varying durations before clearing on their own. Additionally, on 5 occasions the adaptive cruise control refused to activate, displaying a false "door open" warning with all doors and trunk confirmed…
Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane DepartureNHTSA complaint 11733676 · Apr 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Audi S5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to respond while attempting to drive. The vehicle was restarted after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the issue could be related to a lane switch failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,577.
Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11733376 · Apr 23, 2026
when starting vehicle every three or four days all safety systems fail and takes anywhere from one hour to 12 hours to reset. This forces me to drive vehicle without any safety systems i.e fwd collision, rear traffic alert, lane assist , side view mirror alerts, heads up display adaptive lighting. DEALER claims there is no fix at present and cannot repair until Manufacturer finds solution to software problem. This has happened on numerous occasions
Lane Departure, Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11731036 · Apr 14, 2026
Below is a detailed timeline of the problems I experienced: Intermittent starting issue Over the past few months, the car has occasionally failed to start on the first attempt. It always started on the second try, so I planned to mention it at the next service visit. Complete MMI/display blackout while driving on the highway In the middle of my trip, the entire center display and instrument cluster went completely black while I was driving at highway speed. All information disappeared (speed, fuel level, navigation, radio — everything). The car continued running, but I had no visibility into…
Suspension, Wheels, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11701665 · Nov 26, 2025
System malfunctions for new all new 2025 Audi S5 including drive system malfunction, loose wheel, brakes limited functionality, parking break malfunction, stabilization control malfunction, driving dynamics system malfunction, hold assist malfunction.
Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11701385 · Nov 25, 2025
Known-Best Assesment-Piston Skirt Defect and Non-Disclosure of Prior Issues: Approximately only three months after purchase of a brand new 2025 Audi S5 on 6/11/25 , I received a letter from Audi of America acknowledging a potential piston skirt defect/failure resulting from faulty material and/or workmanship. They extended the part warranty for 8 years or 80,000 miles but this doesn't help me feel safe driving this vehicle. I was informed the defect cannot be proactively repaired and would only be addressed after failure. This instruction is unreasonable, unsafe, and contrary to the purpose of…
EngineNHTSA complaint 11701588 · Nov 25, 2025
I began my lease for a brand-new 2025 Audi S5 on July 14, 2025. The vehicle was delivered with a dent in the door, which the dealer repaired before I could take possession. The dent repair was completed on July 22, 2025, at which time I took delivery. On July 23, I informed my sales representative that the SOS/eCall emergency communications system was not functioning. This safety feature, designed to automatically contact emergency services after a crash, has never worked since delivery. I returned the vehicle to the selling dealer on July 28, 2025. As of August 7, 2025, the vehicle remains in…
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11679205 · Aug 7, 2025

2025 Audi S5: questions owners ask

Is the 2025 Audi S5 reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi S5; the most common categories were electrical system (5, 45.5%), forward collision avoidance (5, 45.5%), lane departure (5, 45.5%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 injury was reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi S5?

Across 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (45.5% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (45.5% of complaints), lane departure (45.5% of complaints), engine (18.2% of complaints), service brakes (18.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2025 Audi S5 have any recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 Audi S5. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own S5

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2025 only.

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