2022 Audi S5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2022 Audi S5 has a complaint index of 13, ranking 14th out of 16 model years, with only 1 complaint on file and 2 recalls, neither marked do-not-drive. No verdict has been assigned yet, but the low complaint count suggests fewer reported problems than most other S5 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 13/100
- #14 of 16 S5 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Audi S5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (100%)
- Engine1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalled while driving in the middle of the road, requiring a tow truck to restart the vehicle.
- Dashboard displayed a yellow triangle warning icon and a car-with-exclamation-point icon at the time the engine stopped.
2022 Audi S5 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
- NHTSA 21V825000Oct 20, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras2,857 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
2022 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.
2022 compared with other S5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi S5 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2022 Audi S5, giving it a complaint index of 13, which ranks 14th out of 16 model years. No official verdict has been assigned yet, but the low complaint volume points to fewer reported issues than most other years.
- Does the 2022 Audi S5 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Audi S5. One covers an infotainment main unit replacement and the other covers an infotainment parameter update. Neither is marked do-not-drive.
- What is the top reported problem area for the 2022 Audi S5?
- The top problem area listed is the Electrical System, based on the single complaint on file, which described the engine stalling and warning lights appearing on the dashboard.
- How does the 2022 Audi S5 compare to other S5 years?
- With a complaint index of 13, the 2022 model ranks better than years like 2018, 2020, and 2025, which all received an Avoid verdict with complaint indexes of 80, 87, and 100 respectively.