2019 Audi S5: known problems and what to check
Too few Audi S5 cars first registered in 2019 had an MOT during 2025 for reliable MOT figures. Here’s what we do know about the 2019 Audi S5, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2019 Audi S5
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Eleven recalls
Recalls covered airbags and pre-tensioners, overheating coolant pumps, overheating air con units, fuel leaks, front suspension castings, towbar locks, water in the electronics of mild hybrids, and seat frames.
At the viewing: Ask an Audi dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used Audi A5 (Mk2, 2016-2024) buyer’s guide
- All engines
Electrical glitches
Owners report infotainment crashes, windows opening when the indicator is used, and the electric parking brake not engaging.
At the viewing: Test the screen, windows and parking brake.
Source: Auto Express: used Audi A5 (Mk2, 2016-2024) buyer’s guide
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Audi S5
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Have all the recalls been done? Can an Audi dealer confirm from the VIN?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2019 car
- MOT history
Check the reg below: its MOT history shows what has been failed or advised, and whether the mileage adds up.
- Service history
Look for regular servicing and receipts for big jobs like a cambelt or clutch.
- Finance and write-offs
MOT records don’t show outstanding finance or insurance write-offs. A history check does.
- Test drive
Listen for knocks over bumps, check every warning light goes out, and make sure the gears and brakes feel right.
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Other years
Every year of the Audi S5 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 272 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 377 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 728 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | – | Too few tests |
| 2017 | 112 | Tyres 19% |
| 2016 | – | Too few tests |
| 2015 | – | Too few tests |
| 2014 | 300 | Tyres 29% |
| 2013 | 351 | Tyres 27% |
| 2012 | 444 | Tyres 28% |
| 2011 | 622 | Tyres 23% |
| 2010 | 826 | Tyres 28% |
| 2009 | 443 | Suspension 28% |
| 2008 | 801 | Suspension 34% |
| 2007 | 334 | Suspension 39% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score