Volkswagen E-Golf vs Audi S5
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Volkswagen E-Golf | Audi S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 88 | 218 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2019 | 2008–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.5% | 5.5% |
Volkswagen E-Golf by year
What breaks
Electrical System
32
36.4%
Other & Unspecified
14
15.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
11
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
8.0%
Steering
3
3.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
3.4%
Brakes
2
2.3%
Audi S5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
43
19.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
12.4%
Other & Unspecified
27
12.4%
Electrical System
26
11.9%
Engine & Cooling
25
11.5%
Airbags
25
11.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.6%
Steering
7
3.2%