2025 Audi S5: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Audi S5: 2 recalls, 11 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.
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Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #25V638000 · 2025 · 1,042 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 gti, golf r, Audi a5, a6 sportback e-tron, s5, s6 sportback e-tron, 2026 q4 sportback e-tron, and q4 e-tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors May have been damaged during production.
Why it matters: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt May not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #25V899000 · 2025 · 27,768 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 sq6 e-tron, sq6 sportback e-tron, q6 sportback e-tron, a6, a5, a6 sportback e-tron, q6 e-tron, s5, and s6 sportback e-tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor May fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss)…
Why it matters: An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are door / lock issues (2), warning light on (2), stalls / loses power (2).
- Lane departure (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Forward collision avoidance (5): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), electrical failure (2).
- Brakes (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Audi S5 has 11 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 17 S5 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 8). Complaints peaked in 2026 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 8,577 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (2 complaints, 0 recalls), 2026 (1 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Audi S5. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Audi S5 problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (5), lane departure (5), forward collision avoidance (5).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi S5 get?
EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic (AM-S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Audi S5 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.