2026 Audi S5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2026 Audi S5 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Audi S5.

Most common 2026 Audi S5 problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2026-09-03, Service Brakes
Summary of Safety Event: While traveling at highway speeds with active traffic behind me, the vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suffered an un-commanded, severe "phantom braking" event. The vehicle aggressively engaged the emergency service brakes and decelerated rapidly with absolutely no obstacles, pedestrians, or vehicles ahead. This sudden, violent deceleration created an immediate and high-risk rear-end collision hazard.Cascading Component Failures:In tandem with the dangerous autonomous braking behavior, the vehicle's electronic architecture (E³ 1.2 platform) is exhibiting chronic software instability. The High-Performance Computing infotainment stack continuously

2026 Audi S5 questions

Does the 2026 Audi S5 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2026 Audi S5 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Audi S5?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.