2020 Audi S5 vs 2020 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Audi S5 | 2020 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 949 | 184 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 24,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S5 | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 24 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 12 |
| Engine | 0 | 23 |
| Power Train | 0 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2020 Audi S5
2020 Ford Mustang
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.