2010 AUDI S5

0 recalls — 26 complaints — 723 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN10
AIR BAGS7
ENGINE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 21, 2025
Incident date: Jul 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2010 Audi S5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the aftermarket TRQ H... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 10, 2018
Incident date: Jan 18, 2018
CANNOT GET AUDI TO REPLACE AIRBAG. HAVE WAITED OVER A YEAR. CALLED DOZENS OF TIMES.
AIR BAGS May 31, 2018
Incident date: Jan 30, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER ... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 16, 2017
Incident date: Nov 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I'VE RECEIVED CARDS IN THE MAIL STATING THAT I'M OVERDUE ON GETTING THE AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED. MY CAR HAS BEEN TO DAY AUDI IN MONROEVILLE, PA 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 1.5 YEARS AND THEY INFORM ME THAT THEY HAVE NO AIRBAGS IN STOCK.
ENGINE Sep 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 21, 2017
ENGINE OVERHEATED AUGUST 21, 2017. IT LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO DAY AUDI MONROEVILLE, PA. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT AN AUDI THERMOSTAT RECALL WAS JUST ISSUED. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR $999.71 AND WAS PROMISED BY AUDI CUSTOMER CARE THAT I WOULD BE REIMBURSED. AS OF SEPTE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 6, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2017
A "GEARBOX MALFUNCTION" INTERMITTENTLY OCCURS, LEAVING THE CAR IN A "NON-MOVING" STATE. WHEN THIS ISSUE OCCURS, AN ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE FROM A DEAD STOP WILL MOVE THE VEHICLE ONLY ENOUGH TO GET YOU INTO TRAFFIC AND POTENTIALLY GET BROADSIDED OR REAR-ENDED. THE CAR SIMPLY "STOPS MOVING" RIGH... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 30, 2017
Incident date: May 18, 2017
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE CAR WILL LOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. WHICH MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS TO PULL OVER ALMOST HITTING UPCOMING TRAFFIC WITH NO ACCELERATION. AUDI SAYS IT'S A MECHATRONIC UNIT.
POWER TRAIN Jan 5, 2017
Incident date: Apr 20, 2015
CAR STARTED OF GOING ON LIMP MODE ABOUT ONCE A MONTH THEN IT STARTED TO GET MORE FREQUENT. LIMP MODE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED TO PUT YOUR CAR INTO A LOWER GEAR TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION, BUT INSTEAD OF DOING THAT THE CAR WOULD SHIFT ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL POSITION WHILE ON THE FREEWAY CAUSING ME N... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 5, 2017
Incident date: Apr 20, 2015
CAR STARTED OF GOING ON LIMP MODE ABOUT ONCE A MONTH THEN IT STARTED TO GET MORE FREQUENT. LIMP MODE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED TO PUT YOUR CAR INTO A LOWER GEAR TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION, BUT INSTEAD OF DOING THAT THE CAR WOULD SHIFT ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL POSITION WHILE ON THE FREEWAY CAUSING ME N... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jan 5, 2017
Incident date: Apr 20, 2015
CAR STARTED OF GOING ON LIMP MODE ABOUT ONCE A MONTH THEN IT STARTED TO GET MORE FREQUENT. LIMP MODE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED TO PUT YOUR CAR INTO A LOWER GEAR TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION, BUT INSTEAD OF DOING THAT THE CAR WOULD SHIFT ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL POSITION WHILE ON THE FREEWAY CAUSING ME N... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 12, 2016
Incident date: Dec 12, 2016
TAKATA RECALL- I WAS INFORMED IN FEBRUARY, IT'S NOW DECEMBER WILL THIS EVER GET FIXES?
AIR BAGS Sep 22, 2016
Incident date: Feb 9, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - NOTICE DATED FEB. 9, 2016 - UNREASONABLE DELAY IN REPLACING DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR WHEN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR. WHY ISN'T AUDI EXPEDITING THIS RECALL?
POWER TRAIN Sep 18, 2016
Incident date: Aug 2, 2012
WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER, ON A BUSY BOULEVARD, COMING TO A RED LIGHT, AS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN TO FIRST GEAR, CAR LURCHES FORWARD WITH A STRONG BANG IN THE TRANSMISSION. ALMOST HIT PEDESTRIANS IN THE CROSSWALK. IF I WAS NOT HEAVY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE WOULD NO DOUBT HAVE BEEN INJ... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Apr 7, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU... Read more
AIR BAGS May 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 23, 2016
Incident date: Mar 22, 2016
2010 AUDI S5 S-TRONIC TRANSMISSION JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP.
POWER TRAIN Nov 20, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE GEAR ENGAGED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE MECHATRONICS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 10, 2015
Incident date: Nov 20, 2012
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO COMPLAINT 10785783; AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE HISTORY IT REVEALED THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE INITIAL COMPLAINT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PAST AS WELL AND THIS CLEARLY INDICATES COMMON AND REOCCURRING MANUFACTURING ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY VAG: 1) THE TRANSMISSION 0... Read more
ENGINE Nov 10, 2015
Incident date: Nov 20, 2012
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO COMPLAINT 10785783; AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE HISTORY IT REVEALED THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE INITIAL COMPLAINT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PAST AS WELL AND THIS CLEARLY INDICATES COMMON AND REOCCURRING MANUFACTURING ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY VAG: 1) THE TRANSMISSION 0... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 24, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
1) THE MAIN SAFETY CONCERN IS THE 7 SPEED DSG/S-TRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH FEELS JERKY WHEN REACHING TO A STOP; THE BREAKS FULLY ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE TRIES A SUDDEN MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THIS. VARIOUS TPI'S RELATED TO THE PROBLEM (TPI 2023830/1 JERK WHEN STOPPING, HARD 2-1 SHIFT, S-TRONIC)... Read more
ENGINE Oct 24, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
1) THE MAIN SAFETY CONCERN IS THE 7 SPEED DSG/S-TRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH FEELS JERKY WHEN REACHING TO A STOP; THE BREAKS FULLY ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE TRIES A SUDDEN MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THIS. VARIOUS TPI'S RELATED TO THE PROBLEM (TPI 2023830/1 JERK WHEN STOPPING, HARD 2-1 SHIFT, S-TRONIC)... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 24, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
1) THE MAIN SAFETY CONCERN IS THE 7 SPEED DSG/S-TRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH FEELS JERKY WHEN REACHING TO A STOP; THE BREAKS FULLY ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE TRIES A SUDDEN MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THIS. VARIOUS TPI'S RELATED TO THE PROBLEM (TPI 2023830/1 JERK WHEN STOPPING, HARD 2-1 SHIFT, S-TRONIC)... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 9, 2015
Incident date: Sep 17, 2015
THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE AUDI S-TRONIC TRANSMISSION WHERE THE MECHATRONICS UNIT WHICH CONTROLS THE SHIFTS IS DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL RESULT IN THE MECHATRONIC NEEDING TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF 4 THOUSAND DOLLARS OR AT WORST THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED FOR 11 THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE CAR W... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 16, 2015
Incident date: May 5, 2015
AFTER DRIVING IN STOP AND GO DRIVING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO ACT UP. WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR WILL SHIFT DOWN INTO FIRST GEAR AFTER THE STOP AND CAUSE THE CAR TO LEAP FORWARD. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED SEVERAL CARS AS A RESULT OF THIS. IT IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM W... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 16, 2015
Incident date: May 5, 2015
AFTER DRIVING IN STOP AND GO DRIVING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO ACT UP. WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR WILL SHIFT DOWN INTO FIRST GEAR AFTER THE STOP AND CAUSE THE CAR TO LEAP FORWARD. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED SEVERAL CARS AS A RESULT OF THIS. IT IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jan 7, 2011
Incident date: Dec 6, 2010
2010 AUDI S5 OVERHEATED ON DEC. 6, 2010 IN COLD WEATHER (20 DEGREES) WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. AUDI REPORTED A WATER PUMP CRACK AND ORDERED THE PART. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON DEC. 31, 2010, RENDERING CAR DISABLED. AUDI REPORTED THAT THERMOSTAT REPLACED. I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINS ON AUDI ... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2010 AUDI S5

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.2L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (All-Wheel Drive) 14.0 22.0 17.0 Premium $4,050
4.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6) (All-Wheel Drive) 16.0 24.0 19.0 Premium $3,650

CO2 Emissions: 522.8 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 AUDI S5

723 manufacturer communications from 516 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT57
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING55
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL54
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE38
010000 STEERING32
100000 POWER TRAIN31
060000 ENGINE (PWS)27
A872474202012414 Apr 29, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.
A9024842032113_9 Apr 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
A9624962027416_7 Apr 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.
A5724342017082_1 Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
A9424722073282_1 Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A9424722073282_1 Mar 9, 2024
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A4824612034351_1 Feb 19, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
A4824612034351_1 Feb 19, 2024
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
A4824602073033_1 Feb 19, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
A4824602073033_1 Feb 19, 2024
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
A9124632044694_3 Feb 7, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A0023822047812_7 Dec 22, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.
A912306202432310 Dec 21, 2023
118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A912306202432310 Dec 21, 2023
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A4523362072304_1 Dec 13, 2023
118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A4523362072304_1 Dec 13, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A4523362072304_1 Dec 13, 2023
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A9023562032113_8 Nov 16, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A0023812070568_2 Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
A9423672071954_1 Oct 30, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A9423672071954_1 Oct 30, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A7423262071893_1 Oct 25, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
A0023762071721_1 Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A0023762071721_1 Oct 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A0123812028842_4 Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
A0023742052680_4 Oct 4, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A0023712070568_1 Sep 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
A9123262071264_1 Aug 23, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A9123262071264_1 Aug 23, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A8723452041717_9 Jul 19, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
A6423922020552_1 Jul 19, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
A4823412028220_1 Jun 20, 2023
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
A102326201828810 Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
A8723442010146_8 Jun 14, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.
A9123062010146_8 Jun 14, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.
A9423652061922_3 Jun 8, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.
A0023702021205_7 May 12, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
A9423632061922_2 May 8, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
A912394201818713 May 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
A4423992056386_9 Apr 19, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A4423982056386_8 Apr 18, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A4623432069904_1 Apr 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A4623432069904_1 Apr 18, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A4623432069904_1 Apr 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A9023222032113_7 Apr 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
A192336202530314 Mar 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
A402352202431813 Mar 23, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
A4023512023187_7 Mar 23, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
A9623822056019_2 Feb 14, 2023
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.
A012341201475312 Feb 6, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
A012341201475312 Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
DC_Alternator_6 Jan 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
A6623942049680_2 Jan 23, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
DC_Alternator_4 Jan 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator_5 Jan 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator_3 Jan 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
A9123592036576_7 Jan 9, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).
A4623402069078_1 Jan 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.
DC_Alternator_2 Jan 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator Dec 22, 2022
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_RECALLS Dec 19, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
A572200202203210 Dec 9, 2022
171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
A462234203418122 Aug 11, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
A4822342065978_2 Jul 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
A4822342065978_2 Jul 19, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
A4822342065978_2 Jul 19, 2022
012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER
This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
A642285202055211 Jul 5, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
A642285202055211 Jul 5, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
A4622332051095_7 Jun 9, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A4622332051095_7 Jun 9, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A4522262067132_1 May 23, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.
A4622312051095_6 May 19, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A442292202256321 May 10, 2022
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
A8722272041717_8 May 6, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
A872225201014617 Apr 16, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.
AWA 22-03 Apr 15, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles
AWA 22-03 Apr 15, 2022
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles
A402238202431812 Apr 14, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
A9022572032113_6 Apr 14, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.
DC_20220329 Mar 29, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
A402237202431811 Mar 29, 2022
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
A1722172060750_3 Mar 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
A4622282051095_5 Feb 22, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A9122752024323_9 Feb 7, 2022
118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
A9122752024323_9 Feb 7, 2022
118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
A9122752024323_9 Feb 7, 2022
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
A462226202258411 Jan 31, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
A192228202530313 Jan 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A192228202530313 Jan 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A192227202530312 Jan 10, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A192227202530312 Jan 10, 2022
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A4021312024318_1 Dec 22, 2021
200000 WHEELS
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
A4021302023187_6 Dec 22, 2021
010000 STEERING
This information bulletin provides an explanation for squeaking noises heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered.
A002155201173212 Dec 15, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
A4421842065160_1 Nov 19, 2021
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.
A4421842065160_1 Nov 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.
A4421842065160_1 Nov 19, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.
DC 20210928 Sep 28, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021
A9121342018187_1 Sep 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
A8721162041717_7 Sep 14, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.

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AUDI S5 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI S5 across all model years (2011–2025).

164 Total Recalls
191 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AUDI S5 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 10 8 View
2024 0 2 View
2023 2 3 View
2022 10 2 View
2021 96 1 View
2020 18 50 View
2019 16 5 View
2018 8 40 View
2016 0 3 View
2015 0 4 View
2014 0 7 View
2013 0 18 View
2012 2 10 View
2011 2 9 View
2010 (current) 0 26
2008 0 3 View

Other AUDI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
A6 205 2,172 View
Q5 151 1,727 View
A8 138 357 View
Q7 134 1,343 View
A4 129 3,629 View
A7 120 209 View
S6 118 187 View
S3 111 122 View