Audi

S5

Midsize Cars · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes S5, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2024. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2019. complaints: 6, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Audi S5
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	19	354	$4,050	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	19	354	$4,050	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	19	354	$4,050	1	10	AIR BAGS 80%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 10, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	21	333	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	21	333	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	3Gas	21	no data	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	21	no data	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	21	no data	$3,650	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	24	no data	$3,200	2	26	ENGINE 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 26, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 9 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	24	no data	$3,200	4	6	ENGINE 50%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%
complaints: 6, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	23	no data	$3,350	4	25	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27%, BACK OVER PREVENTION 24%
complaints: 25, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	3Gas	23	no data	$3,350	5	1	SUSPENSION 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	3Gas	24	349	$3,200	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	3Gas	24	349	$3,200	1	3	AIR BAGS 33%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 33%, TIRES 33%
complaints: 3, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	3Gas	23	no data	$3,350	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	22.5	no data	$3,425	2	8	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17%, LANE DEPARTURE 17%
complaints: 8, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 19 to 2025: 22.5

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2025: 8

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Audi S5 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.