2023 Audi S5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 Audi S5, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 Audi S5
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Audi S5 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front driver-side tire experienced a full tire tread separation at highway speeds. It caused minimal damage to the vehicle's rim. No crash, other damage, or injuries occurred. Tire size 255/35R19”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2025 · Tires
“I got into a car accident that a ton of front end damage (the car was totaled) and none of the airbags deployed. I was alone in the car and wearing my seatbelt. I looked and found no noted recalls for”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2025 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Audi S5 (S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 28–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi S5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Audi S5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Audi S5 | 0 | 20 |
| 2011 Audi S5 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 Audi S5 | 1 | 10 |
| 2013 Audi S5 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 Audi S5 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 Audi S5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi S5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi S5 | 2 | 26 |
| 2019 Audi S5 | 4 | 6 |
| 2020 Audi S5 | 4 | 25 |
| 2021 Audi S5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Audi S5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Audi S5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 Audi S5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Audi S5 | 2 | 11 |
| 2026 Audi S5 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2023 Audi S5
How do I know if my 2023 Audi S5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 Audi S5; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V251000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.