Audi S5 Sportback

20182025 · 8 configurations

Lowest
23
Average
24
Best
24

The Audi S5 Sportback has been tested by the EPA across 8 different configurations spanning model years 2018 through 2025. Over this period, the S5 Sportback has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 23 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 24 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2025
23
2024
23
2023
24
2022
24
2021
23
2020
23
2019
24
2018
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (S5 Sportback) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Audi S5 Sportback. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Audi Audi S5 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
18
Total Deaths
13

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.7%
Fire Occurrence
5.6%
Speeding Involved
33.3%
DUI Involved
33.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

94%
Front
6%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2022
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
2
2023
1
2022
2
2021
2
2020
1
2019
3
2018
2
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