Is the 2020 Audi S5 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
The 2020 Audi S5 is a great choice if you prioritize performance and luxury, but be prepared for higher maintenance costs.
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Pros
- Strong performance
- Luxurious interior
- Good handling
Cons
- High maintenance cost
- Limited rear seat space
- Average fuel economy
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
20 mpg
Maintenance cost
$3,000/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Carbon buildup on intake valves
- Minor electronic glitches
- Water pump issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (4)
The 2020 Audi S5 has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights (campaign 20V737000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Tires — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5,…
- Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly — 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,…
- Seats — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and…
- Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion pr…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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