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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 534 repairs.
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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

17809 mi Right rear passenger window made grinding sound when lowered. Required alignment. 

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2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 354hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

800 mi Drivers side seat belt positioned not working 
620 mi Rear seat fold down latch broken. 

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2016 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

20000 mi Right passenger door hard to close. Taking car in tomorrow. 

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2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

73000 mi

US $414
Hood strut 

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2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

21000 mi Headlamp washer jet leaking 
26000 mi Other headlamp washer jet leaked 

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2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

450-horsepower 4.2L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

35000 mi Replaced trunk door mechanism. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Engine not specified

14500 mi Tire pressure sensor goes off on one wheel but the dealer could not find the leak. The same tire reguraly loses air over a month. Second trip to the dealer could not find a problem. I do not have time right now to take back to the dealer. 
18000 mi One tire loses pressure slowly over 60 days till the low tire warning light goes off. Dealer has had the tire off the car on two separate occasions and has no problem found. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi trunk seat fold-down lever never connected at factory 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

20000 mi Passenger mirror turn signal failed due to water leak from seal 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

30000 mi Driver side window failed to roll up do to resistance. Dealer replaced affected parts, and partially blames window tinting, although that was done 12 months ago. 
63000 mi

US $30
Hood strut lost pressure; replaced. 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

7657 mi The battery was leaking so it was replaced under warranty. Most likely a manufacturer defect. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi

US $12
windshield washer misaligned. readjusted by dealer. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

34720 mi Driver's window squeaked when moved. Took 2 trips; they first replaced the window seal, which did not resolve the issue, and then replaced the window regulator. 
52000 mi

US $850
Window froze in the full up position, resulting in an interference with the chrome trim on the A-pillar. Needed to be adjusted down. 

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

38000 mi

US $120
Tires were out of balanced with old set of tires dealer recommended a barrel spins balancing to get true balance. Previous tire balancing was done by Discount Tire 3 month back. 
32000 mi Passenger door wouldn't open from inside 
37000 mi Replace window winders, TSB, covered by warranty. 

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

15000 mi Both windows periodically make clicking noises when reaching fully closed position. Dealer could not replicate problem so made no adjustments. 
70000 mi

US $41
Replaced hood strut located on the driver side of the hood. 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42900 mi

£50
Door handle cable sticking 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

64500 mi

US $1000
Air Bag Warning Light was on. Car would not start sometimes due to faulty clutch switch. Dealer replaced passenger seat sensor & TSB for wiring connections. Dealer replace faulty clutch switch. Above repairs performed under warranty. 
91000 mi

US $100
Hood riser strut was non-functioning. In order to make repairs to the car, dealer had to replace the air strut to keep the hood up. 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4933 mi 1) Vibration between 65 - 80 mph. - Rebalaced tires. replaced 1 tire. problem not corrected. 2) Distortion in windshield- replaced glass. 3)MMI Freezes - -No fault foundn - reset MMI. - Problem corrected. 
22000 mi Removed right side door panel and lubricated window tracks 

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