2016 Audi S5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S5 years
- Not enough data 14th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi S5. That ranks 14th out of 17 S5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 64,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Audi S5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 64,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Audi S5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
Hello - my 2016 audi s5 coupe with a manual transmission has had an electronic steering rack error for some time now. The issue arose after driving in rainy conditions (but not in standing water). The steering rack in my car provides electronic assistance to my steering wheel movements while…
Other Audi S5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 S5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 S5 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 S5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 S5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 S5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 S5 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 S5 | 25 | 4 |
| 2019 S5 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 S5 | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 S5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 S5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 S5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 S5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 S5 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 S5 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 S5 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi S5?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Audi S5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.