Buying a used 2021 Audi S5? Check these 5 recalls first
Five recalls touch this year, the most on this list, covering a rear suspension nut that can break, a rear belt that may not hold a child seat, rear light wiring that can chafe, rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear, and a backup camera that can go blank. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Just one unverified owner complaint is on file, in the suspension area, with no crashes, fires or injuries 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.
- Ask for a completed-recall printout covering all five campaigns for this VIN
- Check rear light operation and inspect the rear wiring for chafing or repairs
- Test the backup camera and the rear belt child-seat lock before committing
- 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 2021 Audi S5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi A5 and S5 rear light wiring may chafe | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | Yes |