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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Audi S5 Sportback

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
25Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI S5 SPORTBACK

The Audi S5 Sportback is a performance-oriented four-door fastback that slots into the premium midsize segment, blending sport coupe styling with genuine rear-seat practicality. Aimed at driving enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on refinement or everyday usability, it competes in a rarified space where sharp dynamics and upscale cabin quality are simply expected from the start.

VERDICT

The 2020 Audi S5 Sportback earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the S5 Sportback as one of the more complete performance sedans in its segment, praising its balance of athletic driving character and refined daily usability. Most find the fastback body a smart compromise between coupe drama and practical access, and the overall package is typically described as polished and well-resolved rather than flashy or overwrought.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14776

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Audi S5 Sportback at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

25 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 14Unknown Or Other 12Back Over Prevention 11Forward Collision Avoidance 6Lane Departure 2

Other S5 Sportback years

Rivals in Sedan (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14776), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi S5 Sportback 2020. Class rank 3 of 105 in Sedan 2020. Methodology · Disclosure