2019 Audi S5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
43/100
#9 most-complained of 15 S5 years
The 2019 Audi S5 has a complaint index of 43, ranking 9th of 15 model years, with a "Good" verdict relative to other S5 years. It has 6 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, none involving crashes, fires, or injuries.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
Top 2019 Audi S5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
What owners report
- Owners report the TPMS failing to warn of low tire pressure, leading to rapid tire damage over a few weeks near 11,000 miles.
- A faulty fuel level sensor caused the check engine and fuel warning lights to stay on and led to running out of gas unexpectedly.
- Owners describe a coolant warning appearing on startup, with coolant residue found on a mechanical coolant pump switching valve, indicating a water pump seal failure.
- One owner cited concerns about piston skirt wear and failure in the 3.0T turbocharged V6 engine used across several Audi models.
- An owner reported an odometer discrepancy discovered after a battery change, with mileage jumping from about 47,796 to 75,600.
2019 Audi S5 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V034000Jan 26, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires31,058 vehicles
Tires
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
- NHTSA 21V874000Nov 10, 2021Airbags208,332 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
- NHTSA 21V295000Apr 26, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires40,993 vehicles
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
2019 Audi S5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 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.
2019 compared with other S5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Audi S5 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2019 S5 has a complaint index of 43 and ranks 9th out of 15 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other S5 years. It has 6 complaints and no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.
- What recalls affect the 2019 Audi S5?
- The 2019 S5 has 4 recalls covering front shock absorber forks that may crack, a seat heating mat cable issue tied to airbags, rear axle alignment and tire wear, and wheel lock nuts. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2019 Audi S5?
- Engine complaints make up 50% of reported issues for the 2019 S5, followed by electrical, fuel system, and suspension complaints at 17% each.
- How does the 2019 Audi S5 compare to other S5 years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 43 is lower than the 2018 (86) and 2020 (79) model years, both marked "Avoid," making 2019 a relatively better choice among S5 years.