2019 Audi S5 vs 2020 Audi S5
Two adjacent model years of the Audi S5, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: identical recall campaigns (4 each), and 2019 S5 has fewer recorded owner complaints (6 vs 25). Neither has NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 Audi S5 | 2020 Audi S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 6 | 25 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Not rated | Not rated |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.