2023 Audi S5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Audi S5.

20222024
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2023 Audi S5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Tire Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Audi S5.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Audi S5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2023 Audi S5

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~91 vehicles.

24V251000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~91 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

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2023 Audi S5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Audi S5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Audi S5 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Audi S5?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints); Tire Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2023 Audi S5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Audi S5 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 91 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Audi S5?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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