2016 AUDI S5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AUDI S5
The 2016 AUDI S5 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 AUDI S5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 AUDI S5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 AUDI S5
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AUDI S5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 REMEDIED BY AUDI.
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 REMEDIED BY AUDI.
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 REMEDIED BY AUDI.
Safety Rating for the 2016 AUDI S5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AUDI S5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AUDI S5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 AUDI S5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2077320_1 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
A6625162049680_3 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
A1720082060259_1 — ENGINE
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P052E00 is stored with noise coming from the engine compartment.
16AUUSMaint919 — EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: Perform first at 35,000 miles and thereafter every 40,000 miles. DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, S3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only) Added: Footnote 3: "For the 8K2 Audi S4 use the...
PDI - 2016 A5 Ca — ENGINE
This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. ALL PDI function tests must be run in Guided Fault Finding (GFF) only. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans...
Tech Ref 7-22-15 — EQUIPMENT
This document contains the pre-delivery inspection technician reference document. The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the process more efficient, and in doing so, this document has been...
PDI - 2016 A5-S5 — EQUIPMENT
This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist. This document is in Spanish.
A5-S5-RS5 7-17-1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist.
A911595 2040926- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The navigation map update database 8R0051884CJ cannot be activated using Software Version Management.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 AUDI S5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5
- 2011 AUDI S5 — 9 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S5 — 10 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S5 — 18 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S5 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 — 4 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S5 (current)
- 2017 AUDI S5 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S5 — 40 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S5 — 5 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S5 — 50 complaints
- 2021 AUDI S5 — 1 complaint