Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Audi S5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Audi S5 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V874000 Disabled Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V114000 Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi S5 has an average reliability rating due to a few specific recall issues, particularly with its suspension and seating systems, and a relatively low number of owner complaints. The cost of addressing these common issues can be moderate to high but are not exceedingly frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| front shocks | 60,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| rear axle alignment | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| seat heating system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| engine | 70,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Seat heating malfunctions
- Vibrations from rear axle
- Loss of steering precision
- Engine knock sounds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Audi S5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.