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2019 Audi S5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 26, 202222V034000 | TiresRear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V034000
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| Nov 10, 202121V874000 | SeatsA disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V874000
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| Apr 26, 202121V295000 | Suspension: rear axleA broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V295000
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| Feb 20, 201919V114000 | Suspension: front shock absorberLoose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V114000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: S5, S5 Cabriolet. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 50 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 17 |
| Wheels | 1 | 17 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names S5, S5 Sportback.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Audi S5. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale.”
- Engine
“I am writing to file a formal safety defect complaint regarding the EA839 3.0T turbocharged V6 engine installed in various Audi models, including but not limited to the B9/B9.5 S4 and S5, C8 A6 and A7, and 4M/4M.5 Q7…”
- Engine
“Upon starting the vehicle while parked on 10/18/2025, dashboard displayed warning: "Turn off engine and check coolant level.”
Other Audi S5 model years
- 20231 recall3 complaints
- 20215 recalls1 complaint
- 20204 recalls25 complaints
- 20194 recalls6 complaints
- 20183 recalls26 complaints
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- 2019 A41 recall13 complaints
- 2019 A67 recalls114 complaints
- 2019 Q55 recalls52 complaints
- 2019 Q74 recalls62 complaints
- 2019 A34 recalls15 complaints
- 2019 A83 recalls14 complaints
- 2019 A53 recalls12 complaints
- 2019 A76 recalls43 complaints
- 2019 e-tron5 recalls82 complaints
- 2019 Q34 recalls10 complaints
- 2019 Q85 recalls110 complaints
- 2019 SQ55 recalls20 complaints
2019 Audi S5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi S5 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi S5. The most recent, 22V034000 (reported January 26, 2022), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2019 Audi S5 recalls for?
The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: tires (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Audi S5?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Audi S5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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