Electrical System Problems of Audi S5

Audi S5 owners have reported 25 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel speedometer/odometer (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi S5


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Audi S5

The Electrical System 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...

The Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Audi S5. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 47,796 at the time of registration.   Read details...




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