Buying a used 2020 Audi S5? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2020 Audi S5 has 4 recalls involving rear wiring scuff protection, a rear axle lock nut, rear axle alignment checks, and possible passenger airbag deactivation. Electrical and driver-assistance concerns stand out in its 25 unverified NHTSA owner complaints. Listed areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in 14, UNKNOWN OR OTHER in 12, BACK OVER PREVENTION in 11, and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE in 6. These category counts can overlap. No crashes, fires, or injuries are reported.
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.
- Verify rear wiring protection and passenger airbag recall repairs.
- Request rear axle lock nut repair and alignment records.
- Test the reversing display and check driver-assistance warnings.
- 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 A5, S5 Rear Wiring Lacks Scuff Protection | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| 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 |