2016 Audi S5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Audi S5 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Audi S5.

Most common 2016 Audi S5 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Electrical System	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2020-11-02, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
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 DRIVING. THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE STEERING RACK IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM CAR'S MOTOR WITH THREE ELECTRICAL PLUGS FOR POWER AND STEERING. THESE PLUGS ARE NOT WEATHER PROOF. AS A RESULT MY STEERING RACK HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE AND AN ERROR IS PRESENT IN THE CAR'S ECU. A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE SHOWS THE RACK IS WIDELY USED ACROSS MULTIPLE AUDI PLATFORMS AND HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED OR RE

2016 Audi S5 questions

Does the 2016 Audi S5 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Audi S5 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi S5?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Electrical System (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Audi S5 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.