2015 AUDI S5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUDI S5
The 2015 AUDI S5 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 AUDI S5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI S5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2015 AUDI S5
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI S5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I own an Audi 2015 S5 Cabriolet. I bought this new from Strong Audi in Salt Lake City. On September 2, 2022, I was driving it on I 15 south of Provo UT. I was in the middle of 5 lanes of traffic all driving approximately 80/miles per hour. Suddenly, the engine shut down. Thank God the drivers around me were able to avoid me as I had to coast to the right lane at very slow speed. As explained by the service representative at Strong Audi my vehicle has a tendency to vapor-lock in high temperatures resulting in the engine shutting down! He further explained that parts were available for $ 2,200 to correct the situation, but since my vehicle was out of warranty this would be my responsibility. I am of course having the work done.
I own an Audi 2015 S5 Cabriolet. I bought this new from Strong Audi in Salt Lake City. On September 2, 2022, I was driving it on I 15 south of Provo UT. I was in the middle of 5 lanes of traffic all driving approximately 80/miles per hour. Suddenly, the engine shut down. Thank God the drivers around me were able to avoid me as I had to coast to the right lane at very slow speed. As explained by the service representative at Strong Audi my vehicle has a tendency to vapor-lock in high temperatures resulting in the engine shutting down! He further explained that parts were available for $ 2,200 to correct the situation, but since my vehicle was out of warranty this would be my responsibility. I am of course having the work done.
I own an Audi 2015 S5 Cabriolet. I bought this new from Strong Audi in Salt Lake City. On September 2, 2022, I was driving it on I 15 south of Provo UT. I was in the middle of 5 lanes of traffic all driving approximately 80/miles per hour. Suddenly, the engine shut down. Thank God the drivers around me were able to avoid me as I had to coast to the right lane at very slow speed. As explained by the service representative at Strong Audi my vehicle has a tendency to vapor-lock in high temperatures resulting in the engine shutting down! He further explained that parts were available for $ 2,200 to correct the situation, but since my vehicle was out of warranty this would be my responsibility. I am of course having the work done.
MY 2015 AUDI S5 IS GETTING FAULTS ON THE STEERING AFTER DRIVING IN THE RAIN ONE NIGHT WHILE DRIVING A RED LIGHT TURN ON AND HAD LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND WAS NEARLY UN-DRIVABLE. DESCRIPTION NHTSA RECALL NUMBER THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEMS THAT MAY SHUT DOWN AS A RESULT OF A STEERING MOTOR SENSOR FAULT (WHICH COULD ONLY OCCUR WITH VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES). IF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, EXTRA STEERING EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED AT LOWER SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. 15V452
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUDI S5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 AUDI S5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 AUDI S5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUDI S5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A9023672072568_1 — LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
This bulletin provides information for when the lane change assist radars cannot be calibrated after replacement.
A9122752024323_9 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
A9120162060829_1 — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin instructs the dealer to advise the customer to update their iPhone to iOS 14 to address the MMI freezing during a phone call.
24CO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ON CERTAIN AUDI VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L TFSI ENGINE MANUFACTURED DURING A SPECIFIC PERIOD, THE DIAGNOSTIC THRESHOLDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE PROGRAMMED TOO TIGHTLY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. AS A RESULT, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) MAY COME ON EVEN THOUGH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE WORKING PROPERLY. IF...
A911583 2030465- — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-07 dated September 12, 2013. Group "A" complaints: Valid for vehicles with MMI software below version 566. Group "B" complaints: Valid for vehicles with MMI software at or above version 566 but below 715. Group "C" complaints: Valid for vehicles with MMI software...
InspectionE — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Inspección previa a la entrega de Audi
A911578 2011500- — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 08-129 dated November 12, 2008. Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out. The information display may show a message related to the satellite radio, such as "Linking", "Updating", "Acquiring Signal", "Loading", "No Signal", or "No Sat".
DetailC — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Vehicle Detail Report
GuidelineQ — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Delivery Guidelines
A961482 2036344- — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The vehicle's anti-theft alarm sounds when the driver door is unlocked with a mechanical key. No DTCs are stored. The keyless remote was not used to unlock the vehicle. In order to minimize current draw after the ignition has been turned off, the electronics system of the vehicle goes into...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 AUDI S5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5
- 2010 AUDI S5 — 26 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S5 — 9 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S5 — 10 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S5 — 18 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S5 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 (current)
- 2016 AUDI S5 — 3 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S5 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S5 — 40 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S5 — 5 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S5 — 50 complaints