This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Audi S5.
24 mpg combined
9.8 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2019 Audi S5 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a rear axle lock nut that can break and misalign the rear axle, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The front suspension also has a concern: cracks can develop in the front shock absorber forks, allowing the shock absorbers to work loose. A loose shock absorber reduces the damping that keeps the tire in contact with the road and can make the vehicle difficult to steer, particularly during quick maneuvers or on uneven surfaces. The passenger airbag system has a separate issue where the front passenger seat sensor can fail to correctly detect an occupant, causing the system to disable the passenger airbag. In a crash, that means the front passenger rides without airbag protection. Rounding out the list, the same rear axle misalignment that poses a control risk in the most severe recall can also cause uneven or accelerated tire wear, which may reduce traction over time and raise the risk of a crash even before the alignment problem becomes obvious to the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle alignment was not inspected after previous recall repairs were completed, which could result in improper wheel positioning and uneven tire wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect rear axle alignment, adjust if needed, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A cable connecting the seat heater to the passenger air bag detection system may develop a contact fault, causing the system to incorrectly disable the passenger air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nut securing the trailing arm on the rear axle can break due to stress corrosion, potentially affecting rear suspension stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and associated bolts if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front shock absorber forks may crack, which can cause the shock absorbers to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shock absorber forks at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
