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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,250EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- CO₂
- 384 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- Smog score
- 4/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/27/2026
- 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, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 8
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated rear seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
- Heated seatsStandard
- Heated steering wheelPackage only
- Leather seatsStandard
- Massaging seatsPackage only
- Memory seatUnconfirmedPackage only
- Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedPackage only
- Ventilated seatsPackage only
Audio
- Bang & Olufsen audioUnconfirmedPackage only
- Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedStandard
Cameras & visibility
- 360 surround-view cameraPackage only
- Backup cameraStandard
- Head-up displayPackage only
- Parking sensorsStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlUnconfirmedPackage only
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemStandard
- Power liftgateStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startUnconfirmedStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
- Wireless phone chargingStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
- Roof railsUnconfirmedStandalone option
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE17%
- LANE DEPARTURE17%
- ENGINE11%
- BACK OVER PREVENTION6%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 18 total.
Audi S5: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
688 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
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, 2026ENGINETSB_2082103_2
This bulletin provides informion when there is intermittently no start when using start/stop.
May 26, 2026ENGINETSB_2082103_1
This TSB replaces Pending Service Solution (PSS) TSB 2076267: 01 PSS Engine: Starter - intermittently no restart after start stop - V6 TFS/; P06E900, P060A00.
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.
- and 680 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
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.