NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Audi S5 Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Audi S5 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Audi S5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Audi S5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi S5, describing incidents dated September 4, 2020.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11372723 · Filed

    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). THE STEERING RACK IN MY CAR PROVIDES ELECTRONIC ASSISTANCE TO MY STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENTS WHILE…

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NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi S5 as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Audi S5 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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