Audi S5 years to avoid
Every Audi S5 model year on file (2013-2020), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2018
Worst year on file
61.1
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2020
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 Audi S5 | 61.1 Medium | 26 | Engine |
| 2 | 2013 Audi S5 | 52.6 Medium | 16 | Power Train |
| 3 | 2020 Audi S5 | 48.8 Medium | 25 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Audi S5 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.6 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2018 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 61.1 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2020 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 48.8 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.