NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Audi S5 Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Audi S5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Audi S5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Audi S5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi S5, describing incidents dated January 7, 2023 to November 29, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11702078 · Filed
The front driver-side tire experienced a full tire tread separation at highway speeds. It caused minimal damage to the vehicle's rim. No crash, other damage, or injuries occurred. Tire size 255/35R19 96H XL
ODI #11679977 · Filed
I got into a car accident that a ton of front end damage (the car was totaled) and none of the airbags deployed. I was alone in the car and wearing my seatbelt. I looked and found no noted recalls for the airbags in my specific car.
ODI #11500623 · Filed
Fuel gauge does not move at all and showed tank was 5/8 full. However, when I was on the freeway, the vehicle stalled because I was out of gas. Luckily, I was on the right lane and therefore was able to pull over to the side without an incident. This is a new vehicle with faulty fuel sensors. Audi…
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
NHTSA #24V251000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 91 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 69GU · Owners notified May 8, 2024
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Safety consequence
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Audi S5 model years
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