2014 Audi S5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2014 Audi S5, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Audi S5 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Electrical system10
Steering10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2014 Audi S5 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other S5 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S5 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Audi S5 safety ratings

2014 Audi S5 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What S5 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2014 Audi S5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a Control Area Network (CAN) bus system unit TCM error, power brake, and engine failure. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and was unable to determine the cause of the…
Complaint 11756778 · Aug 13, 2026 · 70,662 miles

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