2015 Audi S5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 23, 2022 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S5 years
Not enough data 12th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi S5. That ranks 12th out of 17 S5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2015 Audi S5 problems

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

Engine1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Steering1 · ~100,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Fuel/propulsion System150%———
Lane Departure150%———
Steering150%100,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 120221

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Audi S5 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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.

I own an Audi 2015 S5 Cabriolet. I bought this new from Strong Audi in Salt Lake City. On September 2, 2022, I was driving it on I 15 south of Provo UT. I was in the middle of 5 lanes of traffic all driving approximately 80/miles per hour. Suddenly, the engine shut down. Thank God the drivers…

Engine · received Sep 23, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11485974

My 2015 audi s5 is getting faults on the steering after driving in the rain one night while driving a red light turn on and had lose all power steering and was nearly un-drivable. Description nhtsa recall number the affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as…

Steering · received Feb 2, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11394306

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi S5?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, lane departure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Audi S5?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.