Is the 2014 Audi S5 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Audi S5 ranks #11 of 16 among S5 model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi S5?

The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,080 miles.

Does the 2014 Audi S5 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Audi S5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Audi S5?

EPA rates the 2014 Audi S5 at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2014 Audi S5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2014 Audi S5 has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #11 highest of 16 S5 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 33% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 33/100; #11 of 16 S5 years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2019; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 21; 18 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2014 Audi S5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Audi S5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 18 MPG
Highway: 26 MPG
Combined: 21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,800; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other S5 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2012	Caution	60	10	1	19
2013	Caution	67	16	0	21
2014	Good	33	6	0	21
2015	No verdict	20	2	0	21
2016	No verdict	0	1	0	21

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi S5 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Audi S5 ranks #11 of 16 among S5 model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi S5?: The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,080 miles.
Does the 2014 Audi S5 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Audi S5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Audi S5?: EPA rates the 2014 Audi S5 at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.