Audi S5
The 2026 Audi S5 presents an average reliability outlook, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data pointsHow we score
2021 modelSpecifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 | — |
| 2025 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 | — |
| 2024 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 10.23 | — |
| 2022 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 10.23 | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.4 | 10.23 | — |
| 2020 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2019 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2018 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2017 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | 17-26 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2015 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2014 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2013 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2012 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 16.8 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2011 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 16.8 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | CTUB | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 333 hp | 325 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 333 hp | 325 lb-ft | — |
| 2013 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | chassis_cab | 8 | 4.2 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | chassis_cab | 8 | 4.2 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Series | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: quattro Prestige | quattro Prestige | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: quattro | quattro | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $60,600, Series: quattro Premium, Note: Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | $60,600 | quattro Premium | Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $60,200, Trim: quattro Premium | quattro Premium | $60,200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $52,400, Series: S5 Cabriolet quattro Prestige | — | $52,400 | S5 Cabriolet quattro Prestige | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $55,375, Series: S5 Cabriolet quattro Premium Plus | — | $55,375 | S5 Cabriolet quattro Premium Plus | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $54,100, MSRP range: $54,100 - $62,050, Confidence: 0.8, notes: Original MSRP for Coupe and Cabriolet models., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Base price: $54,100 | — | $54,100 | — | — | USD | $54,100 | $54,100 - $62,050 | 0.8 | Original MSRP for Coupe and Cabriolet models. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.8 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2020 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111.2 | 18 | 18 | Yes |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.8 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.8 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 346 | 12.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.3 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2016 | — | 2 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 2 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 2 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | 2 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | 2 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | 2 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoReverseSystem | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | rearAeb | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | — | — | standard | optional | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | 2021 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2020 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | 2019 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | standard | optional | — | 2018 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | — | — | standard | — | — | optional | — | 2017 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 Audi S5 2 DR AWD | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 Audi S5 2 DR AWD |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi S5 C AWD | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Audi S5 C AWD |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Audi S5 C AWD | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 Audi S5 C AWD |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Audi S5 presents an average reliability outlook, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2025
The 2025 Audi S5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2024
The 2024 Audi S5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Audi S5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2022
The 2022 Audi S5 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2021
The 2021 Audi S5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2020
The 2020 Audi S5 presents a compelling performance package, but potential buyers must approach with caution due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2019
The 2019 Audi S5 offers engaging performance but requires careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2018
The 2018 Audi S5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2017
The 2017 Audi S5 offers potent performance and all-wheel-drive grip, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict demands careful inspection.
2016
The 2016 Audi S5 presents a compelling performance package, but its reliability verdict is 'Average,' largely due to a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2015
The 2015 Audi S5 offers potent performance but demands a cautious approach due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2014
The 2014 Audi S5 offers potent performance with its supercharged V6 and Quattro all-wheel drive, but its reliability is rated below average.
2013
The 2013 Audi S5 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2012
The 2012 Audi S5 is a performance coupe with a below-average reliability verdict.
2011
The 2011 Audi S5 presents a mixed reliability picture, rated below average overall.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi S5?
Carfocal currently has 16 published S5 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Audi S5 presents an average reliability outlook, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Audi S5 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi S5. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 audi s5 presents an average reliability outlook, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial. and the 2026 audi s5's value hinges on its condition and maintenance history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi S5?
Across Carfocal's published S5 guides, recurring problem areas include Rear Axle Alignment, Passenger Airbag System, and Ignition Coils. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rear Axle Alignment, Passenger Airbag System, and Ignition Coils.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints