2025 Audi S5 Problems
Compared with other Audi S5 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (5 complaints, median 8,577 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,577miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 20 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Audi S5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2025 Audi S5. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (5) and lane departure (5). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,577 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 932 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 428 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.
- Electrical system5 45%
- Lane departure5 45%
- Brakes2 18%
- Engine2 18%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
- Wheels1 9.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11679205, filed 2025-08Forward collision avoidance: “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”
NHTSA complaint #11731036, filed 2026-04Lane departure: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11733676, filed 2026-04Brakes: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745428, filed 2026-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,577 and 8,577 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 Sportback · sedan AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 9.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| S5 Sportback AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
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
- 25V899000Dec 19, 2025Seat belts › Rear/other › RetractorCovers: Audi S5 2025, Q6 E-Tron 2025, A6 2025 +5 more
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…
- 25V638000Sep 24, 2025Seat belts › Front › RetractorCovers: Audi S5 2025, S6 Sportback E-Tron 2025, A5 2025 +5 more
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…
Recall details for the 2025 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. 932 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038103Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
- 11038096Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides an overview of the combined software updates for cluster 3; PPE/PPC.
- 11038088Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear lid only opens/clolses slightly and then stops.
- 11038083Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is an engine warning lamp on; DTC P157000 is logged in the ECM.
- 11038077Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is occasionally audio output for entertainment when the vehicle is started.
- 11038076Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the sound output pauses automatically after starting the vehicle.
- 11038075Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulleitn provides informaiton when there is a translucent rectangle covering the center display.
- 11038074Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the time does not autmotically update when daylight savings time begins or ends.
- 11038073Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the settings for sound via the head restraints are missing.
- 11038049Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the rear lid does not open when the button on the key is pressed.
Other model years of the Audi S5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 8,577 | 2 | — | 23 | — | Too new |
| 2020 | 25 | — | 4 | — | 23 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2019 | 6 | 43,300 | 4 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 26 | 4,750 | 2 | — | 24 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2014 | 6 | 47,080 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 16 | 79,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2012 | 10 | 70,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 8 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 20 | 58,273 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Audi S5 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2025 Audi S5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Audi S5 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 5.
Has the 2025 Audi S5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi S5 get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Audi S5 (S5 Sportback, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Audi S5 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,577 miles and the middle half falls between 8,577 and 8,577 miles; 100% 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.