2026 Audi S5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Audi S5, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2026 Audi S5 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Audi S5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2026 Audi S5 safety ratings
2026 AUDI S5 4 DR N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What S5 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Summary of Safety Event: While traveling at highway speeds with active traffic behind me, the vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suffered an un-commanded, severe "phantom braking" event. The vehicle aggressively engaged the emergency service brakes and decelerated rapidly with…
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