Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2025 Audi S5

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 Audi S5. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Audi S5


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2025 Audi S5

The Warnings problem

All driver assistance features shut down randomly when starting vehicle for at least 45 minutes. Had to drive vehicle without safety features to get home. Without lane assist-fwd collision-side collision alert-rear traffic alert etc make vehicle difficult to drive and could result in accident.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

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   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

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.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Audi S5 model year vehicles:



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