repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: retractor
NewRisk. An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
2025 Audi S5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi S5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-638 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Audi S5 has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
5Lane departure
3Engine
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Back over prevention
1Wheels
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Suspension
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: retractor
Risk. In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail.
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
2025 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was traveling southbound on I-65 (3 lanes) and I had just moved to the left lane when a variety of warning lights appeared on my dash telling me to get off the road and immediately contact the Audi service department for assistance. Immediately after the warning lights appeared, my vehicle…
I was making a left hand turn at an intersection with no cars in immediate proximity to my car and the emergency braking system activated violently causing the car to shut off. The pre sense light came on the dashboard. This happened 3 different times. I went to Freehold Audi and they stated the…
Since the day of delivery, this 2025 Audi S5 has experienced daily electronic and safety system failures. At least once per day, on startup, the vehicle throws 10 or more warning codes disabling safety-critical systems including blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, forward collision…
Own a 2025 S5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.