2014 Audi S5 Problems & Complaints

Better than average52% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S5 at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2014 Audi S5 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 52% fewer than a typical S5 model year at the same age, making the 2014 one of the better S5 years. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (2 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles).

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Most common 2014 Audi S5 problems

  • Fuel & propulsion system~23,000 miles
    233%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~71,000 miles
    233%
  • Engine & cooling~71,000 miles
    233%
  • Other / not specified
    117%
  • Suspension
    117%
  • Steering
    117%
  • Electrical system~71,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi S5 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi S5. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best S5 years: 2014, 2011, 2019. Years to avoid: 2020, 2018, 2010. Compare all years →

2014 Audi S5 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged7-speed dual-clutchAWD18 / 28 / 21
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged6-speed manualAWD17 / 26 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi S5 a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 S5 rates better than average: 52% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S5 at the same age. It is one of the best S5 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Audi S5?

The fuel & propulsion system — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and engine & cooling (2).

How many recalls does the 2014 Audi S5 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Audi S5. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi S5?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2011 and 2019. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2018 and 2010. See the full Audi S5 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2014 Audi S5 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 71,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.