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2022 Audi S5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Audi S5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-806 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 89%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Audi S5 has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10
Engine10

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

2 recalls

2022 Audi S5 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

89%repaired · 2025 Q1

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-806 · Oct 26, 2022 · 6,076 vehicles · 5,435 repaired

Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2023 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-825 · Oct 20, 2021 · 2,857 vehicles · 2,659 repaired

Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2022 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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In owners' words

What S5 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The car stalled while driving on [XXX] while approaching Express EZpass toll on [XXX]. The car stayed in the middle of the fast lane until the tow truck driver came and started the car. I cannot recall the yellow message on the dashboard that appeared as soon as the engine stopped. A yellow…
Complaint 11655629 · Apr 19, 2025

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