Question 1

Is the Audi S5 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Audi S5 has 190 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2019 (6 complaints), 2014 (7 complaints), 2011 (9 complaints). Years to avoid: 2020 (50 complaints), 2018 (40 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Audi S5 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2020, 2018 Audi S5. The 2020 model has the most complaints (50) with the top issue being DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Audi S5?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Audi S5 are 2019 (6 complaints), 2014 (7 complaints), 2011 (9 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	22	when starting vehicle every three or four days all...	Average
2020	50	Audi completed an over the air update and now the ...	Below Average
2019	6	Water pump failure due to coolant migration....	Excellent Reliability
2018	40	FORWARD COLLISION WARNING AND MITIGATION SYSTEM (P...	Below Average
2014	7	I WAS DRIVING IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE NEAR MY HOME ...	Excellent Reliability
2013	20	I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ALL OF THE SUDDEN I L...	Above Average
2012	10	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT R...	Above Average
2011	9	TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY AUDI THAT ...	Excellent Reliability
2010	26	AFTER DRIVING IN STOP AND GO DRIVING FOR A PERIOD ...	Average

Audi S5 — All Years

Audi S5 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid