2025 Audi S5 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Audi S5.
Worst 2025 Audi S5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Audi S5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi S5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2025 Audi S5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~28,810 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
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2025 Audi S5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Audi S5 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2025 Audi S5?
Does the 2025 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2025 Audi S5?
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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