Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Audi S5

Audi S5 owners have reported 11 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Audi S5


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of 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 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Main computer, multi media interface, mmi constantly shuts off and disconnects from system. This renders all backup cameras, traffic sensors and impact avoidance sensors inoperative. It also stops speedometer   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...




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