2023 Audi S5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2024-04-03 · campaign 24V251000 · 91 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Service bulletins (871)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2069531_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on, evap pressure/temp sensor incorrect dtc displayed: p202400, p045000, p045200, p24d600, p24d800, p2b7b00.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2065871_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informaiton when dtc b200ff0 is stored.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Showing the 6 most recent of 871 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-30 · Tires“the front driver-side tire experienced a full tire tread separation at highway speeds. it caused minimal damage to the vehicle's rim. no crash, other damage, or injuries occurred. tire size 255/35r19 96h xl…”
2025-08-11 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i got into a car accident that a ton of front end damage (the car was totaled) and none of the airbags deployed. i was alone in the car and wearing my seatbelt. i looked and found no noted recalls for the airbags in my specific car. …”
2023-01-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel gauge does not move at all and showed tank was 5/8 full. however, when i was on the freeway, the vehicle stalled because i was out of gas. luckily, i was on the right lane and therefore was able to pull over to the side without an incident. this is a new vehicle with faulty fuel sensors. audi should have qc'd before releasing the vehicle for s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.