2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet; the most frequently affected component is suspension — non-powered axle assembly. Owners filed 25 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints25

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Recalls (1)

Suspension — Non-powered axle assemblyCampaign 21V295000 · 26 Apr 2021

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

What owners complain about

Share of the 25 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system14 · 56%

Unknown or other12 · 48%

Back over prevention11 · 44%

Forward collision avoidance6 · 24%

Lane departure2 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

MMI - Multi Media Interface constantly reboots about every 90 seconds. This is a safety issue since if I am backing up and the MMI reboots I lose the backup camera and when the MMI reboots I also lose collision/parking/proximity sensors. This issue started happening with my Audi on 7/26/25 and can be reproduced every…
Electrical system · Feb 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The radio (mmi system) is rebooting while driving every 5-10 min. Dealership can't fix and is affecting safety sytems like front and rear cameras/sensors.
Electrical system · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I am writing to report a critical and recurring safety defect concerning the Multi Media Interface (MMI) system in my Audi S5. The MMI system consistently restarts itself approximately every 90 seconds, regardless of whether the vehicle is stationary (parking) or in motion (driving). This issue presents a significant…
Unknown or other · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Audi MMI reboots constantly while the car is one. There is about 30 seconds between each reboot. This causes certain safety features like the backup camera to stop working when in use. I am not sure what the cause is but this seems to be a more common issue with the 2020 Audi's.
Electrical system · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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