2014 Audi S5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 13, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S5 years
Not enough data 8th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi S5. That ranks 8th out of 17 S5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 70,662 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Audi S5
Audi S5 Avant B10 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Audi S5 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2 · ~70,662 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~23,498 mi
Power Train2 · ~70,662 mi
Electrical System1 · ~70,662 mi
Steering1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine233%70,662——
Fuel/propulsion System233%23,498——
Power Train233%70,662——
Electrical System117%70,662——
Steering117%———
Suspension117%———
Unknown or Other117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 2 complaints
2016: 1201612019: 1201912022: 2202222024: 1202412026: 120261

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Audi S5 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Audi S5.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2014 Audi S5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a Control Area Network (CAN) bus system unit TCM error, power brake, and engine failure. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and was unable to determine the cause of the…

Electrical System · received Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756778

Steering Defective - Do Not Drive Vehicle warning on cluster. Almost impossible to turn steering wheel. Thank goodness did not happen at highway speed. Only 50k miles. YMM not one in the extended warranty that was offered by Audi with this issue. Needed $4k whole new steering rack assembly which…

Steering · received Jul 20, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11603536

Backup camera, and MMI SYSTEM DONT WORK GOOGLE MAP,suspension front has been replaced at 90k miles

Power Train · received Oct 20, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11490220

Whenever the ambient temperature outside goes above 95F degrees or I sit in traffic for long periods of time the shuts off. Other times it stalls. There are no warning lamps that turn on to warn of impending shut off. When the car was scanned for codes My scanner shows a “low fuel pressure”…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 30, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11487356

I was driving in a construction zone near my home in heavy traffic in rush hour on august 21, 2019, when the vehicle stopped dead with no warning; the engine simply cut off. It would not restart. The car behind managed to stop, but the situation led to cars passing me by driving into the opposite…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 5, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11278247

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi S5?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Audi S5?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Audi S5 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S5 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.