Buying a used 2020 Audi S5? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls apply: the rear suspension nut, the passenger airbag shut-off, rear light wiring that can chafe, and rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear. None are stop-driving or park-outside. The complaint record is driven by electronics. Of 25 unverified owner reports, 14 involve the electrical system, 11 the backover prevention area and six forward collision avoidance, with 12 unclassified and no crashes, fires or injuries logged. Camera and driver-assistance behavior deserves a careful test on the drive.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Test the backup camera and forward collision warning repeatedly during the test drive
- Check that all rear tail and brake lights work, since the wiring can chafe
- Ask for records on the rear suspension nut and axle alignment recalls
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Audi S5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi A5 and S5 rear light wiring may chafe | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
25 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 11 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 8 | None found |