2020 Audi S5: common problems and reliability

The 2020 Audi S5 has 50 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and back over prevention. Owners most often flag *b10 generation (2025+):.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

50
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Audi S5 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
28
back over prevention
22
forward collision avoidance
12
lane departure
4

Recalls affecting the 2020 S5

tires

Campaign 22V034000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5,…

suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Campaign 21V295000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5,…

seats

Campaign 21V874000

Volkswagen 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…

exterior lighting:tail lights

Campaign 20V737000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion pro…

What owners say across generations

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. However, these generat

  • *B10 Generation (2025+):
  • Persistent check engine lights with numerous fault codes, leading to repeated dealership visits and extended downtime. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Severe software/MMI system glitches, crashes, and connectivity problems. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Low-profile tire damage and blowouts, noted as a common issue. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Controversial interior design with excessive piano black trim, capacitive touch controls, and a gimmicky passenger screen. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the S5.

Typical used price

Used S5 listings typically run $28,589–$67,159 across 2009 to 2026 model years.

Other S5 model years

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