2012 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2012

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2012 Audi A5 / S5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Audi A5 / S5 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Audi A5 / S5 in Slovenia
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

35340 mi

€100
The engine coolant warning light came on a few times. The dealer replaced the sensor. 
May 2017

36580 mi

€100
I started getting a "Check liquid coolant level" warning a while back. On my previous trip to the shot, they replaced the sensor and that didn't work. Then they realized that the liquid coolant container needed to be replaced. That fixed the problem. The shop give me a discount on the repair because of the previous (unsuccessful) repair. 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

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

Audi A5 / S5 in Vermont, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012

2800 mi
radio would shut off every three minutes and reboot to one station. nav/phone/etc stopped working 
Audi A5 / S5 in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2014
Sep 2013

15000 mi
Oil leak detected. Incorrect bolt used in drain hole. Changed seal and bolt. Leak resolved. 
Audi A5 / S5 in Florida, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2020
Aug 2015

46100 mi
Car threw engine light and PCV Crankcase Ventilation Valve 
Sep 2015

49000 mi
Squealing on brakes for the firt minute or so of driving after car has sat for a while. Was told that this is "normal". 
Oct 2015

49800 mi

US $40
Joystick for MMI 3G plus system popped off 
Nov 2016

69800 mi

US $1275
Digital LCD Screen in Instrument Cluster went out. Entire Cluster had to be replaced. Price includes 15% discount received. Orig price was around 1450 AC Vent was broken by dealer during replacement of Instrument Cluster 
Mar 2017

74000 mi
Water pump is leaking. Not severe so will replace at later date. Was quoted 1200 at dealership. German Specialist shop quoted me about 800. 
Sep 2017

83000 mi

US $100
Coolant tank sensor went bad. Needed new coolant tank. Audi North Orlando Quoted me based on expected 30 minute labor rate. Audi South Orlando Quoted me based on 2.5 hours of work. When confronted, they reduced the time. I also used a $145 dealer credit I had on file. 
Oct 2017

85000 mi

US $345
Left headlight went out. Both headlight bulbs were replaced. 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Dec 2017
Dec 2015

35340 mi
Emissions Service Action 17F9 - Crankcase Pressure Regulating Valve 
Sep 2017

53940 mi
Replaced starter motor armature 
Audi A5 / S5 in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2014 - Sep 2017
Sep 2014

45000 mi
Sensor in pcv (?) triggered CEL. Made appt w/ dealer. CEL went off a couple of days later. Dealer scanned/noted/said to call back if it comes on again (sometimes the valve sticks). 
Oct 2014

45700 mi
CEL returned, Intake manifold replaced. Coolant leaking. Seal at waterpump failed. Waterpump replaced under warranty 
Audi A5 / S5 in New York, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014

7657 mi
The battery was leaking so it was replaced under warranty. Most likely a manufacturer defect. The battery was leaking so it was replaced under warranty. Most likely a manufacturer defect. 
Aug 2014

9000 mi
Leak Detection Pump failure. Dealer replaced under warranty but didn't solve issue. Dealer then replaced ECM which fixed the problem. 
Audi A5 / S5 in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Dec 2013

13000 mi
Shifter knob was loose and had slight rotational play. Repaired by tightening shifter trim bolt. Warranty repair. 
Jun 2015

28000 mi
MMI navigation joystick broke off. Replaced without an appointment for free. 
Dec 2016

40000 mi
Coolant leak, replaced pump. 
Audi A5 / S5 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2018
Jan 2017

47300 mi
Erratic idle, engine light on, codes pointed to PCV Valve. Contacted dealer, was informed it was covered by a recall I never received. Dealer replaced PCV valve and reset engine light. Audi never informed me of recall. 
May 2018

73000 mi

US $130
Front left wheel bearing made noise, replaced with OEM part 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A5 / S5 in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2017

45000 mi
Refrigerant recharge + replace AC pressure sensor windshield wiper motor & control module replaced clutch judder in 1st gear . . . instead of repairing / replacing the clutch I simply changed the way I release the clutch to more slowly and late and the judder issue seems to be improving . . . 
Audi A5 / S5 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
Jun 2016

22000 mi
bad wheel bearing 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible

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

Audi A5 / S5 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2015 - Jul 2022
Nov 2015

44000 mi
replaced water pump. Under extended warranty. required 4 plus hours of labor 
Oct 2017

65000 mi

US $85
oil change 
Jan 2020

76000 mi
Water pump water pump water pump thermostat. This car has had a total of 4 water pumps during is roughly 80,000 miles, plus one additional thermostat replacement. All covered by Audi. Plastic water pumps. there have been several upgraded part numbers. But as the saying goes "if at first you don't succeed...." 
Audi A5 / S5 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2014 - Feb 2022
Aug 2016

30100 mi
Engine light on - recall issue. The technician found 9 codes in the ECM. All were related to the faulty breather repaired as part of the recall. 
Audi A5 / S5 in Florida, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
Apr 2013

22500 mi
windshtield wiper sensor activates wipers when rear view mirror is adjusted. Sensor was replaced. Supporting clip was replaced. Dealer told me that Audi of Germany is aware of the problem. Cant be fixed. Will let me know if solution found convertible top is fraying in multiple places. Currently 1.5 years old. Not covered by warranty. Audi says its "normal wear and tear" Proposed I pay 1/3 of replacement $1600 + tax. Im fighting this further. AofA made the proposal to me. BULL 
Audi A5 / S5 in Maryland, United States
May 2012 - Nov 2016
Dec 2015

28000 mi
Cabriolet top leaking around windshield corner on passenger side. Reported to be a bug clogging drain. Next rain storm, similar leak. 
Jan 2016

10000 mi
Cabriolet leak continued. replaced seal, all is well. 
Audi A5 / S5 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Jul 2017

68000 mi
Engine has burned 2 quarts of oil in the last 5000 miles 
Oct 2017

70000 mi
Due to excessive oil consumption Audi of America determined the cylinders needed to be rebuilt. This was convered under CPO warentee. 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible

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

Audi A5 / S5 in Florida, United States
Oct 2013 - Aug 2017
Dec 2013

15000 mi
Battery was replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2015

21000 mi

US $125
Leather wear on left armrest, center console and seat. Told by dealer since it was outside of 12 months, it was not covered under warranty. They could replace all 3 items but cost would exceed $1500. Chose not to have leather items replaced. 
Dec 2015

22000 mi

US $200
Leather worn on left armrest, center console and seat. Had them redyed. 

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