2016 Audi S5
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Hello - my 2016 Audi S5 Coupe with a manual transmission has had an electronic steering rack error for some time now. The issue arose after driving in rainy conditions (But not in standing water).
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-02
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and electrical system
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 1 total report mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2016 Audi S5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Audi S5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi S5?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Audi S5 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.