The 2019 Audi S5 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag persistent check engine lights with numerous fault codes, leading to repeated dealership visits and extended downtime. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Audi S5 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 S5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2016) to 50 (2020). With 12 complaints, the 2019 S5 sits about the same asthe model's median of 12.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
tires
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suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
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seats
Campaign 21V874000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and…
suspension:front:shock absorber
Campaign 19V114000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. The B8.5 (supercharged V6) and B9/B9.5 (turbocharged V6) generations receive generally positive feedback from long-term owners, who praise the driving experience, comfort, and timeless styling.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S5. See the full S5 owner picture and every model year.
Used S5 listings typically run $28,589–$67,159 across 2009 to 2026 model years.
Compare every S5 year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.