2025 Audi S5
The 2025 Audi S5 is a midsize car, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 23
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $58,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | S5 |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 384 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3350 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| S5 | 22 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| S5 Sportback | 23 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 20 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 38% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $52,200
- Total interest
- $9,081
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (2)
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR25V638000 · 2025-09-24
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR25V899000 · 2025-12-19
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2025 Audi S5?
The 2025 Audi S5 is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway).
Is the 2025 Audi S5 reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Audi S5. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Audi S5?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Audi S5 costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2025 Audi S5?
The 2025 Audi S5 is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC