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We buy Audi S5s from every year, 2008–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Audi S5 by year
The S5 is a small car sold from 2008–2020 with engines including 4.2L 8-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 123 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 S5 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16–19 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 S5 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 17–19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2011 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 1 | 10 |
| 2013 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 23–24 | 2 | 26 |
| 2019 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 24 | 4 | 6 |
| 2020 S5 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22–23 | 4 | 25 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Audi S5 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your S5, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Audi S5: questions
How much is a junk Audi S5 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete S5s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Audi S5s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2008–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Audi S5 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2018 S5 (26). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, air bags and unknown or other.
Which Audi S5 year has the most recalls?
The 2019 S5 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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