2025 AUDI S5
2 recalls, 22 complaints - 68 TSBs
25V899000 Dec 19, 2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
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 bel... Read more
Consequence
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)... Read more
25V638000 Sep 24, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is... Read more
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 21, 2026
Incident date: May 21, 2026
I bought a 2014 Honda Civic LX at a used car dealership. The day after I bought it, the passenger-side occupant position sensor came on. I returned the car, and they reset it. It came on again, was reset, and when it came on again, it was replaced. The new one came on again. This time I took it to m... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 21, 2026
Incident date: May 21, 2026
I bought a 2014 Honda Civic LX at a used car dealership. The day after I bought it, the passenger-side occupant position sensor came on. I returned the car, and they reset it. It came on again, was reset, and when it came on again, it was replaced. The new one came on again. This time I took it to m... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 21, 2026
Incident date: May 21, 2026
The ABS system has failed. All brake related warning lights have appeared on the dash board and the ABS no longer works. The car will brake for now, but the pedal is mushy. The issue was diagnosed by a dealer. The diagnosis from the dealer, based on diagnostic trouble codes they did not provide, is ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
May 23, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
all driver assistance features shut down randomly when starting vehicle for at least 45 minutes. had to drive vehicle without safety features to get home. without lane assist-fwd collision-side collision alert-rear traffic alert etc make vehicle difficult to drive and could result in accident. Deale... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
May 23, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
all driver assistance features shut down randomly when starting vehicle for at least 45 minutes. had to drive vehicle without safety features to get home. without lane assist-fwd collision-side collision alert-rear traffic alert etc make vehicle difficult to drive and could result in accident. Deale... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
May 23, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
all driver assistance features shut down randomly when starting vehicle for at least 45 minutes. had to drive vehicle without safety features to get home. without lane assist-fwd collision-side collision alert-rear traffic alert etc make vehicle difficult to drive and could result in accident. Deale... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
My car has started breaking randomly without reason. Just a few days ago it slammed on the brakes. I was driving on the interstate and went around a bend, and my car slammed on the breaks. I. Talking from 70- 5mph in seconds. I didn't have time to do anything. Nothing in front of me, nothing on t... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
My car has started breaking randomly without reason. Just a few days ago it slammed on the brakes. I was driving on the interstate and went around a bend, and my car slammed on the breaks. I. Talking from 70- 5mph in seconds. I didn't have time to do anything. Nothing in front of me, nothing on t... Read more
SEATS
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
A metal bracket on the back left side of the driver seat snapped suddenly while driving straight and at a constant speed. Since this part is broken the seat is no longer connected to the track in that corner. The car is drivable for me because I am tall and sit with the seat at its lowest height se... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Apr 23, 2026
The digital gauge cluster where it shows sensitive information is a blacked out screen. I took it an automotive shop to investigate the issue. They ran a diagnositic and confirmed the screen is receiving power, fuses are good, but the screen is not powering up. I cannot view the digital speed, fue... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Apr 23, 2026
Component/System: Electrical system (wiring, control modules, and related software) Availability for Inspection: Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The electrical cutouts and glitching create an unpredictable and dangerous driving situation. Sudden electrical f... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 14, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
I am reporting a safety issue involving my 2018 Kia Niro hybrid related to the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA), which is currently subject to a recall addressing fire risk. My vehicle has already had the recall remedy performed, which consisted of inspection and installation of a lower-amperage fus... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Apr 14, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
When in cruise, the car will merge itself into the next lane if you hold the turn signal partially. If you keep holding it or fully engage the turn signal (maybe you forgot to turn off you signal, or held it too long), the car will merge through the solid white line off the road into a ditch. This h... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 14, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
The vehicle intermittently fails to start when pressing the push-button start system. The start/stop button becomes unresponsive despite normal conditions (key present, brake engaged, no warning indicators preventing ignition). This has now occurred twice within two years of ownership, indicating a... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 26, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
Coolant intrusion/engine-block design flaw - car shakes, white smoke , leaks all coolant
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 26, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
My truck started acting sluggish like the parking brake was applied while driving. At a traffic light I put the vehicle in park applied and released the parking brake. I put the vehicle back in gear an let off the brake. The vehicle did not move so slightly pressed the accelerator. The vehicle still... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 26, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
My truck started acting sluggish like the parking brake was applied while driving. At a traffic light I put the vehicle in park applied and released the parking brake. I put the vehicle back in gear an let off the brake. The vehicle did not move so slightly pressed the accelerator. The vehicle still... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
The transmission will downshifting and the transmission starts jerking then the engine starts missing for about 30 seconds to a minute but the ford dealership said it's not showing any codes so it's not happening now I can't get it fixed they didn't think having a vehicle that starts missing for no... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Overly excessive oil consumption 2 Quarts every 3 or 4 days.no leaks. Engine gets so hot I don't have to turn on heater In winter. On going issue since 100,000 miles. EBS light stays on electronic parking brake switch does not work. Parking brake will randomly engage after vehicle is turned off. Dea... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Overly excessive oil consumption 2 Quarts every 3 or 4 days.no leaks. Engine gets so hot I don't have to turn on heater In winter. On going issue since 100,000 miles. EBS light stays on electronic parking brake switch does not work. Parking brake will randomly engage after vehicle is turned off. Dea... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Overly excessive oil consumption 2 Quarts every 3 or 4 days.no leaks. Engine gets so hot I don't have to turn on heater In winter. On going issue since 100,000 miles. EBS light stays on electronic parking brake switch does not work. Parking brake will randomly engage after vehicle is turned off. Dea... Read more
STEERING
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
While driving the steering wheel started locking up and jerking. And it’s really hard to turn the wheel. ( power steering drive with care) noted on the dashboard. Very scary.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 AUDI S5
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7) (All-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: 397.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2025 AUDI S5
68 manufacturer communications from 51 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 3 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
A9024852073747_1
Apr 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.
A9024842032113_9
Apr 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
A9424792063739_2
Apr 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
A9024832059335_5
Apr 11, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
A9124992073629_1
Apr 8, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A9124992073629_1
Apr 8, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A9424762073332_2
Apr 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
A2724712067906_5
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
A9124942073582_1
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.
A9124962073585_1
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the myAudi app gives the message "Remote Start Fails with Error, "Timestamp error has occurred".
A5724342017082_1
Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
A3924602059057_8
Apr 3, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns in vehicles equipped with quattro Ultra.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A1924552061918_6
Mar 12, 2024
119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
A1924552061918_6
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
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.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A4024752047920_9
Mar 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
A4024752047920_9
Mar 8, 2024
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
A9124682072959_1
Feb 9, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.
A9124632044694_3
Feb 7, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A4223542038689_8
Dec 12, 2023
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A4223542038689_8
Dec 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A5723232071691_2
Nov 22, 2023
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
This bulletin provides information in instances where the keyless entry does not work during remote start.
A9023562032113_8
Nov 16, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A9023532058077_8
Nov 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.
A9023532058077_8
Nov 15, 2023
282000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.
A2723622069747_5
Nov 15, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A2723622069747_5
Nov 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A9123462064681_4
Nov 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when the wireless charging does not work.
A6623042030471_7
Nov 14, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
A6423952062618_3
Nov 10, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This bulletin provides information for when the frameless window auto-drop function is inoperative during freezing weather.
A9023522059891_5
Nov 10, 2023
284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
This bulletin provides information for the Audi pre sense restricted function icon displayed after the engine is started.
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.
A5523802067818_2
Oct 16, 2023
118340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA):CONTROL MODULE
This bulletin provides information for when the gesture-controlled rear lid is not working, B13034A.
A0023782066297_4
Oct 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.
A0023782066297_4
Oct 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.
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).
A0023752066297_3
Oct 9, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
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.
A9223372056963_2
Oct 2, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides information on repairing the corrugated hose for the windshield washer system.
A912330206211511
Sep 20, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information on reinstalling the navigation database when DTC B126CF0 and/or B126CF1 is stored in the 005F.
A462350202258412
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A4623512051095_8
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A4623522054385_3
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.
A442303202256323
Sep 15, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.
A4623492067132_2
Sep 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.
A462348203418124
Sep 14, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A4023682047920_8
Sep 7, 2023
163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the front end dash panel when the vehicle is moving.
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
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.
A912325206211510
Aug 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains instructions to reinstall the navigation database in the presence of DTC B126CF1 stored in the 005F.
A912325206211510
Aug 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains instructions to reinstall the navigation database in the presence of DTC B126CF1 stored in the 005F.
AUD4927ENG
Jul 10, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
44134220225637
Feb 18, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
AUDI S5 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI S5 across all model years (2011, 2025).
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Total Recalls
208
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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