Which Audi S5 years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2017, 2011, 2009. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Audi S5: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 20 model years of the Audi S5 on record, 2018 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (26, most often about engine). 2021 has the most recall campaigns (5).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2027	0	0	0	—	23 MPG
2026	0	0	0	—	23 MPG
2025	0	0	0	—	22 MPG
2024	0	0	0	—	24 MPG
2023	0	0	0	—	24 MPG
2022	0	0	0	—	24 MPG
2021	5	1	0	SUSPENSION	23 MPG
2020	4	25	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	23 MPG
2019	4	6	0	ENGINE	24 MPG
2018	2	26	3	ENGINE	24 MPG
2017	0	0	0	—	21 MPG
2016	0	1	0	STEERING	21 MPG
2015	0	2	0	ENGINE	21 MPG
2014	0	6	0	POWER TRAIN	21 MPG
2013	0	16	0	POWER TRAIN	21 MPG
2012	1	10	0	AIR BAGS	19 MPG
2011	0	0	0	—	19 MPG
2010	0	20	0	POWER TRAIN	19 MPG
2009	0	0	0	—	19 MPG
2008	0	3	0	POWER TRAIN	19 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

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Questions

Which Audi S5 year has the most complaints?: Of 20 model years of the Audi S5 on record, 2018 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (26, most often about engine).
Which Audi S5 year has the most recalls?: 2021 has the most recall campaigns (5).
Which Audi S5 years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2017, 2011, 2009. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.