2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2010

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (3%)

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (80%)

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

26120 mi Bluetooth doesn't always connect with phone. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

34300 mi Replaced locking actuator for gas tank filler door release. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

9000 mi Oil light didn't go off after adding oil. This is because a sensor that tells you if the hood has been opened wasn't working. This serves as some sort of redundancy to really make sure the owner added oil as claimed. 
81500 mi

US $720
Replacement of right headlight computer unit. Also replaced right bulb at the same time. 
4960 mi In for 8KM maintenance and requested repair to both aux. power outputs as they are not holding (two different) male accessory plugs. Told that they are working as per Audi design. (Sic ... they are SUPPOSED to fail holding the plugs in?) 
13240 mi On my 2010 A5, when on a phone call and a new caller rings, when I accept the offer to Replace the call, call 1 is dropped completely and call 2 is never accepted. The system allows no phone calls, in or out, for several minutes. 
22320 mi New cell phone (iPhone). System will not shuffle music. At start of every new drive the same music in the same sequence plays on the requested, well populated, playlist. 
1000 mi Air bag light and parking system malfunction 
3000 mi Parking malfunction and air bag problem. Air bag ordered. 2-3 weeks to ship. 
25000 mi

US $40
software update to fix Bang & Olufsen amplifier cold weather issue 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

39300 mi Satellite radio cuts out. So far no remedy. A new radio is on order. 
30380 mi Bluetooth not working 
34720 mi Various dash warning lights randomly coming on. Ventilation fan not working at times 
31000 mi

US $450
Replaced backup camera module 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

23000 mi the sensor detecting whether or not the hood was open was damaged. 
49700 mi

US $100
Had the car inspected at my local Audi Dealer. I have dealt with them for years so we have a good relationship. Car is in good shape, but the sensors for the door handles are not working properly (advanced key system). Ordered by dealer. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

19220 mi Warning lite came on recommending head light be replaced 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

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

16740 mi Mmi causing cruise control to quit. Have to shut off to reboot and then it works. Mmi causing fan control unable to change setting. Fine after restart. cruise control stops sometimes; front brakes pull left or right at slow speeds 
53320 mi

C $550
new battery, old one lasted 5 years 
36000 mi Gas cap cover solenoid was replaced. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Electrical Problems

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