NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Audi S5 Safety Record
The 2025 Audi S5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Audi S5 has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, it carries no NHTSA star ratings and no computed Safety Index. The vehicle's safety profile is thus currently based entirely on its recall and complaint history. This model year shows a light burden in these areas: two recalls have been issued, and nine owner complaints have been registered with NHTSA. The absence of crash-test data should not be interpreted as an indicator of performance in a collision.
The 2025 Audi S5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two federal recalls and a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 9 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi S5?
The 2025 Audi S5 presents a limited federal safety profile, largely due to the absence of crash-test data. Without NHTSA crash-test results, nor data from sibling model years, a key component of our safety assessment remains unanchored. The vehicle's Safety Index score reflects this lack of foundational crash-test information. The S5 falls into the Light recall and complaint burden band. Its two recalls originate from broader Volkswagen Group campaigns, not specific S5 defects. Both address seat-belt retractors, one for the front and one for the rear. Owner complaints, totaling nine, show a lean toward electronic systems. Five complaints cite the Electrical System, while active-safety features such as Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure each generated multiple reports. One complaint alleges an injury. This record indicates a low volume of federal safety activity for a vehicle of this age.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi S5 have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi S5 is named in two seat-belt recalls. The first covers front seat-belt retractors and was issued in a campaign that also spans the GTI, Golf R, and several other Audi and Volkswagen models. The second covers rear and other seat-belt retractors in a broader Volkswagen Group campaign. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive directive based on the available data, but owners should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR25V899000
Risk: An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR25V638000
Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov b
Reported 2025-09-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi S5?
Nine owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi S5. The top alleged problem areas are the Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Lane Departure systems, followed by reported concerns about Service Brakes and the Engine. One complaint alleges an injury. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi S5?
The 2025 Audi S5 presents a notable concern regarding its seat-belt retractors, with two separate recalls issued to address potential issues. Prospective owners of any pre-owned unit should confirm at nhtsa.gov that these recalls have been completed on the specific vehicle by running its VIN.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Audi S5, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Two recalls affect this model year, both targeting seat-belt retractors, one covering front retractors and one covering rear and other retractors, both issued under multi-model Volkswagen Group campaigns.
- Nine unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with the Electrical System and active-safety features such as Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure generating the most allegations.
- Owners and prospective buyers should check their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine whether either seat-belt recall remains open and unrepaired on that unit.
FAQ2025 Audi S5 safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi S5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi S5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi S5. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Audi S5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 9 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi S5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S5 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.