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2023 Audi S5

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2023 Audi S5

1 recall
3 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
3
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 24V251000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Consumer complaints

3 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries

Most reported components

  • WHEELS/TIRES1
  • AIR BAGS1
  • FUEL SYSTEM1

Notable Issues

3 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

tire or wheel problems1
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)1
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Common problems

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73 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V251000

    A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.