Should I Buy a Audi S5?

Complete buying guide for the Audi S5: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Audi S5 model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Seat Belt Retractor Defects (Front And Rear) — 1 reports
• Engine Piston Skirt Defect — 1 reports
• Electrical System Malfunctions (Mmi/Display Blackout, Various System Warnings) — 1 reports
• Airbag Non-Deployment — 1 reports
• Tire Tread Separation — 1 reports
• Faulty Fuel Gauge/Stalling — 1 reports
• Inoperative Rearview Camera — 1 reports
• Rear Axle Misalignment/Loss Of Control — 1 reports
• Rearview Camera Display Malfunction — 1 reports
• Premature/Uneven Tire Wear Due To Rear Axle Misalignment — 1 reports

All Model Years