CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Audi S5 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (14 reports).
2020 Audi S5 recalls
Rear axle misalignment can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk
Audi is recalling certain vehicles because the rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after repairs made under an earlier recall were performed.
Passenger Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off in a Crash
A fault in the cable linking the front passenger seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System can cause an intermittent contact problem.
Rear axle lock nut can break, risking loss of control
A lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle can break over time because of stress corrosion.
Rear wiring may chafe, risking door release and hazard lights
The wiring harness for the rear lights may be missing anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Most common 2020 Audi S5 problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Back Over Prevention | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
What owners report
MMI - Multi Media Interface constantly reboots about every 90 seconds. This is a safety issue since if I am backing up and the MMI reboots I lose the backup camera and when the MMI reboots I also lose collision/parking/proximity sensors. This issue started happening with my Audi on 7/26/25 and can be reproduced every time the ignition is on or car is running. From doing a quick search on the internet this is a very common problem that just started happening within the last few months with a number of 2020 model Audi's.
THE RADIO (MMI SYSTEM) IS REBOOTING WHILE DRIVING EVERY 5-10 MIN. DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIX AND IS AFFECTING SAFETY SYTEMS LIKE FRONT AND REAR CAMERAS/SENSORS.
I am writing to report a critical and recurring safety defect concerning the Multi Media Interface (MMI) system in my Audi S5. The MMI system consistently restarts itself approximately every 90 seconds, regardless of whether the vehicle is stationary (parking) or in motion (driving). This issue presents a significant safety hazard because critical sensor information and vehicle status displays, which are shown on the infotainment screen, become unavailable during each restart cycle. During the 5-10 second period of the system restarting, the screen goes blank, and all related functions and visual aids, including parking sensor readouts, camera views (if active), and other driver assistance
Sudden reboot of the vehicle's infotainment system, which then repeats every 60-90 seconds consistently. The reboot has happened while reversing the vehicle, which results in losing view of the backup camera and parking sensors / rear cross traffic detection. This issue was originally sparse, but after 7/14 manifests 100% of the time when using the vehicle. This represents a safety issue due to the loss of rear backup camera for 30+ seconds while the infotainment reboots. No warning lights appear, no inspections have been performed by the dealer or any others.
Audi MMI reboots constantly while the car is one. There is about 30 seconds between each reboot. This causes certain safety features like the backup camera to stop working when in use. I am not sure what the cause is but this seems to be a more common issue with the 2020 Audi's.
2020 Audi S5 questions
Does the 2020 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Audi S5: Rear axle misalignment can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk; Passenger Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off in a Crash; Rear axle lock nut can break, risking loss of control; Rear wiring may chafe, risking door release and hazard lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi S5?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Back Over Prevention (14), Unknown Or Other (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.