2025 Audi

A5 Sportback S-Line quattro

Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Audi A5 S-Line: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Audi calls it quattro.
Transmission: Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 339 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Smog score: 4/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height: 54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase: 109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight: 3,704 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 9 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Comfort

Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
Package only
Heated seatsUnconfirmed
Package only
Heated steering wheel
Package only
Leather seatsUnconfirmed
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Massaging seatsUnconfirmed
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Memory seatUnconfirmed
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Panoramic sunroof
Package only
Ventilated seats
Package only

Audio

Bang & Olufsen audioUnconfirmed
Package only
Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
Package only

Cameras & visibility

360 surround-view camera
Package only
Backup camera
Standard
Head-up display
Package only
Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
Package only

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Package only
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Package only
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Android Auto
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Keyless entry
Standard
Navigation system
Standard
Power liftgateUnconfirmed
Package only
Push-button start
Standard
Remote startUnconfirmed
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
Package only

Exterior

Adaptive headlights
Package only

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE21%
ENGINE14%
STRUCTURE14%
BACK OVER PREVENTION7%
TIRES7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 14 total.

Audi A5 S-Line: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

707 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

May 28, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074806_5
This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving.
May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081006_2
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicans enter a record in the PSS database
May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2079620_2
This bulletin provides information about connecting to Apple CarPlay.
May 27, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2059057_14
This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.
May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.
May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2082083_1
This bulletin provides information when DTC P00000 / U112100 is stored in diagnostic address 0009.
May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
May 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081073_3
This TSB provides information when there are warning messages about assist systems; DTC U171200.
and 699 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

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.