2018 Audi S5 vs 2020 Audi S5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Audi S5 | 2020 Audi S5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 791 | 949 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S5 | Audi S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 14 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.