Research · 4 model years

Audi S5 SportbackEvery model year, 2018–2021

Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 58 owner complaints for the Audi S5 Sportback. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (26).

01 —Model years

Audi S5 Sportback years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2021010Not rated23
20200250Not rated23
2019060Not rated24
20180262Not rated24
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201826
20196
202025
20211

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026