Audi S5 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Audi S5 owners have reported a total of 197 problems for their cars built in the 16 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Audi S5. The 2020 Audi S5 cars have the most problems reported (45 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Audi S5

Model Year Number of Problems
  2025 S5
19
  2024 S5
2
  2023 S5
3
  2022 S5
2
  2021 S5
1
  2020 S5
45
  2019 S5
6
  2018 S5
40
  2016 S5
3
  2015 S5
4
  2014 S5
7
  2013 S5
17
  2012 S5
10
  2011 S5
9
  2010 S5
26
  2008 S5
3

🔍 Common problems of Audi S5

The following chart shows the 22 most common problems for Audi S5 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (25 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Audi S5

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Equipment
26
  Air Bag
25
  Electrical System
24
  Power Train
24
  Engine And Engine Cooling
24
  Back Over Prevention
12
  Forward Collision Avoidance
11
  Other Fuel System
9
  Lane Departure
8
  Steering
7
   
  Electronic Stability Control
5
  Suspension
4
  Visibility
4
  Service Brakes
3
  Parking Brake
2
  Wheel
2
  Seat Belt
2
  Seats
1
  Tire
1
  Vehicle Speed Control
1
  Gasoline Fuel System
1
  Structure
1


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