repaired · 2026 Q1
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Audi S5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi S5, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-251 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Audi S5 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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
In owners' words
What S5 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I got into a car accident that a ton of front end damage (the car was totaled) and none of the airbags deployed. I was alone in the car and wearing my seatbelt. I looked and found no noted recalls for the airbags in my specific car.
Own a 2023 S5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.