How many recalls does the 2020 Audi S5 have?

The 2020 Audi S5 has 5 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2020 Audi S5?

The most recent recall was issued on January 26, 2022 and relates to the tires system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2020 Audi S5?

Yes, there are 5 high-risk recalls for the 2020 Audi S5 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2020 Audi S5 affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2020 Audi S5: Recalls & Complaints

2020 Audi S5

This page covers 5 recalls, 25 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Audi S5.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

23 mpg combined

10.2 L/100km

Subcompact Cars

City20 mpg(11.8 L/100km)

Highway27 mpg(8.7 L/100km)

Combined23 mpg(10.2 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$3,350/yr

Tailpipe CO₂393 g/mi

EPA GHG Score5/10

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.

2020 Audi S5 Owner Complaints

The dominant pattern in 2020 Audi S5 complaints centers on the MMI infotainment system repeatedly rebooting while the car is in use. Owners across multiple reports describe the system cycling through restarts roughly every 30 to 90 seconds, both while parked and while driving. The practical consequence they flag most often is losing the backup camera mid-reverse along with the rear parking and proximity sensors, which fall under the back-over prevention system, the single most-reported category. The forward collision avoidance system and front camera feed are also described as going offline during these reboot cycles. The electrical system complaints appear closely tied to the same MMI behavior rather than representing a separate set of failures. Several owners note the issue started abruptly and then became constant, with the reboot loop reproducible every time the vehicle is running.

Total Complaints

By System

back over prevention
7
unknown or other
6
electrical system
6
forward collision avoidance
6

Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database.

2020 Audi S5 Recalls

The 2020 Audi S5 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a rear axle lock nut that can break and knock the rear wheels out of alignment, reducing steering stability and raising the risk of losing control.

The rear axle issue also connects to a tire wear concern: when rear alignment shifts, tires can wear unevenly or prematurely, reducing grip over time. These two issues share the same underlying cause and together represent the most significant mechanical risk on this vehicle.

Two recalls involve rear wiring that runs near the spare wheel well. In a rear collision, the wiring harness in that area can sustain damage, which may prevent the doors from being opened from the outside and can disable the hazard lights, making the car harder to see by other drivers at the scene. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and the fix was extended to address it more completely.

There is also a concern with the front passenger airbag's occupant classification sensor. This sensor determines whether a passenger is present and what kind of person is seated, and a fault can cause the system to disable the passenger airbag entirely. If that happens in a crash, the front-seat passenger loses the protection the airbag would have provided.

All 5 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk

January 26, 2022

TIRES

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.