Audi S5 years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi S5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (26 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2012 at 0 (from 10 complaints). The Audi S5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2018 Audi S5, 8 of 26 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2016
2015
2012
2025–26
Audi S5 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi S5. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 23.7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 23.7 |
| 2021 → | 0 | 1 | 5 | Suspension | 22.7 |
| 2020 → | 1 | 25 | 4 | Electrical system | 22.7 |
| 2019 → | 0 | 6 | 4 | Engine | 24 |
| 2018 → Most | 4 | 26 | 2 | Engine | 23.7 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20.7 |
| 2016 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC) | 20.7 |
| 2015 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Engine, Fuel and propulsion system, Lane departure | 20.7 |
| 2014 → | 0 | 6 | 0 | Fuel and propulsion system | 20.7 |
| 2013 → | 1 | 16 | 0 | Powertrain | 20.7 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 10 | 1 | Air bags | 18.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 5W-30 or 5W-40 (common US fills; ~7.2 qt with filter) · 7.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R18 or 255/35R19 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 15V019000 covers certain 2011-2012 Audi S5 models (with S4, Q7, and 2012 A6/A7) for a fuel rail concern that can leak fuel as stated in NHTSA's summary.
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- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible, Sportback
- Oil
- 0W-20 (common US fills; ~7.6 qt with filter) · 7.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R18 or 255/35R19 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V547000 covers certain 2018 S5 Cabriolet and S5 Sportback models (with RS5 Sportback and other B9 vehicles) for a passenger frontal air bag inflator concern. Recall 21V874000 covers overlapping B9 S5 variants with A4 Allroad and related models for a seats campaign on that list.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi S5 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2012 at 0 (from 10 complaints).
Which Audi S5 year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (26 complaints). On the 2018 Audi S5, 8 of 26 complaints name Engine.
How do Audi S5 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi S5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi S5 years are too early to compare?
The Audi S5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does an Audi S5 use?
B8 S5 models commonly use 5W-30/5W-40 (~7.2 qt); B9 models commonly list 0W-20 (~7.6 qt).
What tire sizes does an Audi S5 use?
OEM sizes commonly include 245/40R18 and 255/35R19 depending on wheel package.
What fuel-rail recall covers certain early S5 models?
Recall 15V019000 covers certain 2011-2012 Audi S5 models (with S4, Q7, and 2012 A6/A7) for a fuel-rail concern that can leak fuel.