- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Audi S5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2023 Audi S5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2024 for the front passenger.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical S5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2023 Audi S5 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2023 Audi S5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi S5: every year compared
All S5 years2023 Audi S5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi S5 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2023 Audi Audi E-Tron GT | 13 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A5 Coupe | 8 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A3 | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A4 | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi E-Tron | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A4 Allroad | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Audi A6 | 3 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2023 Audi Audi A6 Allroad | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2023 Audi S5
Does the 2023 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Audi S5: front passenger (April 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2023 Audi S5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2023 Audi S5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi S5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2023 Audi S5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data