2022 Audi S5 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the S5 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2022 Audi S5 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Audi S5 problems

  • Electrical system
    1100%
  • Engine & cooling
    1100%

Share of the 1 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 →

2022 Audi S5 recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit

NHTSA recall 22V-806 · Oct 26, 2022 · 6,076 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 21V-825 · Oct 20, 2021 · 2,857 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2022 Audi S5 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automatic4WD21 / 30 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Audi S5 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2022 S5 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the S5 at the same age. 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 2022 Audi S5?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Audi S5 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2022 Audi S5, the most recent from October 26, 2022 (video (touch)screen/monitor/unit). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the 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.

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.