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Audi S5Model year report

2019 Audi S5 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
43,300miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 21 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Audi S5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Audi S5. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 43,300 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 875 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 218 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “I am writing to file a formal safety defect complaint regarding the EA839 3.0T turbocharged V6 engine installed in various Audi models, including but not limited to the B9/B9.5 S4 and S5, C8 A6 and A7, and 4M/4M.5 Q7 and Q8 (model years approximately 2017 onward). This engine has a well-documented issue with piston skirt wear and failure, which I believe constitutes a significant safety hazard due to the potential for sudden engine failure and loss of vehicle power while driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11712240, filed 2026-01

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11738960, filed 2026-05, 75,600 miles

Fuel system: “Our gas tank fuel level sensor is faulty so we can no longer tell how much gas is in our car. The check engine and fuel light are permanently on. This fuel sensor malfunction caused me to run out of gas in the middle of the road. The only way to fix it is to replace the entire gas tank at great expense. We were quoted $3500-$4000. We only have 44K miles on the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11621297, filed 2024-10

Wheels: “The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) did not function as required, and pressure was dangerously low which significantly damaged the tires over a very short period of time (2-6 weeks). I am concerned going forward if the TPMS utilized on the S5 does not function as should be expected per federal regulations. Per 49 cfr 571.138 when pressure of 1 tire up to 4 tires is < 25% below cold inflation pressure, a low pressure warning should illuminate and remain illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404550, filed 2021-03, 11,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 75,600 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 43,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202120242025220262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Audi S5. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
S5 Sportback · sedan AWDnot rated———5 · 9.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Audi S5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S5 AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic213024$3,400
S5 Sportback AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic213024$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Audi S5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 875 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 875 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi S5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025118,5772—23—Too new
202025—4—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2019643,3004—24—Not enough data
2018264,7502—24Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2014647,0800—21—Not enough data
20131679,0000—21—Falling
20121070,0001—19—Not enough data
2011865,0001—19—Not enough data
20102058,2730—19—Rising

All Audi S5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Audi S5 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Audi S5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Audi S5 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2019 Audi S5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi S5 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Audi S5 (S5, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Audi S5 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 43,300 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 75,600 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.