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#BS-2026-AUDS5-7F792026 Audi S5Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 3 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues.
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Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (1 reports).
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2026 Audi S5: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2026 Audi S5, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2026 Audi S5, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2026 Audi S5, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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2026 Audi S5 NHTSA Safety Ratings
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Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Audi S5 is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2026 Audi S5 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
3
Class avg
7
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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