2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2009

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 91 repairs.
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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (16%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Engine not specified

20000 mi The car has had a few issues. Coil pack went out, and an injector went out.  

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

33000 mi Engine stalled immediately upon starting.Overcome by revving engine upon starting.RAC called to home address,unable to identify problem. Eventualally engine management light came on and towed back to dealership. 

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

99900 mi Needed new fuel pumps and engine seals 
116130 mi

US $6000
Replace all eight fuel injectors due to hesitation under acceleration. Motor mounts replaced. Oil pedestal replaced. 
51000 mi

US $100
Replaced coolant flange upper behind Replaced upper breather/oil separator 
63000 mi

US $1200
Stretched timing chain 
11000 mi Engine at idle sputters - rpms go from 600 down to 300 or so and then returns. Worse in AM when engine cold and terrible in reverse. 
93000 mi

US $4000
Oil Leak,  

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

75000 mi

US $2400
Leaking coolant tank 
76000 mi

US $500
Check engine light led to replacement of spark plugs and cleaning of fuel system 
65000 mi Engine idled rough for a few moments and then turned off. Restarted the engine, it idled fine, but the check engine light came on. Used a OBD II scanner which displayed random misfires. Cleared the code and has not come back. 
7000 mi Oil separator leaking at the back of engine. 

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

32900 mi

US $130
Check engine light came on. The error was for misfiring valve. Dealer said I had carbon buildup on intake manifold. 
39700 mi

US $300
Check engine light. Gas pressure sensor 
35000 mi

US $340
O2 sensor, intake motor flap 
60020 mi

$50
Throttle intake dirty and throttle body alignment 
71300 mi

$3000
Engine mount sunken 
81840 mi

$500
Oil measurements 
28000 mi Carbon build-up removed by dealer cleaning 
42000 mi 2 motor mounts replaced 

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD

43500 mi

US $380
EPC and Check Engine light, hesitation at 2800 rpm prior to that. Fixed camshaft position actuator. 

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Engine Problems

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