Audi S5 years to avoid
The Audi S5 years to avoid are 2020, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2021 is the cleanest year on record.
208
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2008–2025
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S5 years to avoid
Every S5 year
Common questions
What are the worst Audi S5 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S5 years to avoid are 2020, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2021.
What is the best year for the Audi S5?
By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S5 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi S5 have?
Across all model years, the S5 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 208 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.