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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%)
Chart based on 119 repairs.
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 45756 mi $800 |
Leakage in coolant pipes |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel CVT 2WD
| 82460 mi $700 |
The pad of the engine has started to fall off due to oil sprayed from the engine. |
| 84820 mi $800 |
Engine mounts. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 98500 mi £170 |
coolant leak, inlet egr cooler pipe corrodet new cooling inlet hose to egr snapped off. |
| 108000 mi | EGR inlet pipe snapped, repair was for free as the same problem was 6 months early |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 55180 mi $2196 |
Replace main & secondary timing chains and chain guides, rails, tensioners |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi | burning oil at the rate of 1qt every 2000 miles |
| 70000 mi | Audi replaced pistons and rings at their cost at 72K. Way to go Audi! I didn't even buy this car new. I was using 1qt of oil every 300 miles at times. They will make this repair if you fail all of the tests. Not using oil since! |
| 8000 mi US $7 |
Burned a quart of oil in 4000 miles. Added oil. 2.0t |
| 18000 mi | Engine burning oil at higher rate than normal. Was told that 1qt was normal every thousand miles or so. Dealer agreed to note oil level before adding more to determine if problem actually exists. |
| 23000 mi | Engine was shaving through one of the cylinder walls, eventually leading to a total loss of compression in one of the cylinders. Engine (less turbocharger) was removed and replaced. Damaged engine was sent to Audi for analysis. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 63400 mi | CHECK ENGINE LIT UP WITH P0301 MISFIRE IN BANK 1 |
| 86000 mi US $4000 |
the car had a burnt exhaust valve in cylinder 2 and one intake valve was leaking in the same cylinder. The timing chain was also loose |
| 115575 mi US $1475 |
Oil leaks leaving an increasing amount of oil on the driveway. The main seal was damaged. Seal was replaced with parts costing around $53,00 and the remaining $1400+ was just for labour |
| 35000 mi | Bad fuel injector - starting spewing fuel into cylinder. Two cylinders stopped firing. Car barely drivable. Replaced injectors and a bunch of seals. Especially common with 2010s. |
| 45640 mi | Roll-over valve in fuel system closed, partially collapsing the fuel tank. Valve, tank and fuel pump replaced but took so long because the tech. ordered the wrong fuel tank to be imported. |
| 29740 mi | Owner thought A5 - 2.0T was using excessive oil. Dealer did an Oil Consumption Test and found vehicle oil use was within specifications. |
| 52940 mi | Roll-over valve in the fuel line AGAIN froze up. Same issue as 2 years ago. Dealer rep. acknowledged the icing of the valve's breather vent caused the failure and that Audi acknowledges they have a design problem. |
| 75700 mi US $450 |
Single fuel injector needed replacing. Replaced that one + the other three electively. |
| 52000 mi US $850 |
Diaphragm failed in the intake mainfold, resulting in a vacuum leak. Symptom was a very rough, uneven idle. Not a replaceable part, so the entire manifold had to be replaced. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18600 mi | Took car in for a small oil leak. Dealer replaced a leaking camshaft seal. |
| 21080 mi | Buzz/rattle from under car. Royal Oak Audi repaired exhaust system. |
| 27900 mi | Dealer repaired an occasional rough idle. Valves and injection system cleaning. |
| 41520 mi | Failed spark coil causing stumble and check engine light. |
| 61300 mi | O2 sensor failure |
| 24000 mi | Replaced fuel pressure sensor. Oil reading low after oil change, think they just didn't top it off. Doesn't have dip stick so it relies on computer to tell you the level. |
| 29000 mi | Slight engine power reduction just at first shift. 3rd try to cure. Car has drive select. Problem when in auto or comfort, ok in dynamic. |
| 35000 mi | car still has hesitation, but no codes. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS WRONG. Still have numerous rattles. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 50000 mi US $2000 |
ECM died, had be be ordered from germany. Also replaced aftermarket battery with proper factory battery. |
| 50400 mi | ECM fried again, replaced. Motor mounts unplugged as they are believed to be causing the problem. |
| 51850 mi US $1500 |
Check engine light for misfires. Brought it in, needed carbon cleaning, plugs, and an injector. Also got the 55,000 mile service done while it was in. ECM fried again. Audi engineer recommended replacing motor mounts, so I did. |
| 52400 mi | Check engine light. Diagnosis revealed two bad injectors. The car had already cost me too much money and I decided to have them clear the CEL and I traded in the car. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10500 mi | Water pump replacement |
| 104000 mi US $145 |
TSB for some air system an oil leak repair. |
| 11900 mi US $45 |
Replaced spark plugs, bad plugs triggering EPC warning light, eventually check engine light and loss of power when accelerating hard/spirited. |
| 27140 mi | We had a faulty injector. It was replaced and the intake valves had to be ground clean |
| 33560 mi | FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR |
| 6200 mi | EPC light came on....Fuel sensor replaced. |
| 57400 mi C $2000 |
Clogged input ports |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25300 mi | Oil consumption |
| 40000 mi US $140 |
Vacuum pump. Update late July: It took two tries, and then seemed successful, but is now losing oil again. I'll know if it's the vacuum pump again on August 5. |
| 42900 mi | Dealer said the amount of oil consumption is normal. I am not sold on that yet. I plan to clarify things when I bring my Audi to my trusted mechanic for brakes in the spring. |
| 10500 mi | Car was low on oil. Was down a little over 1 quart in 1165 miles. Dealer topped off oil and initiated an oil consumption test. Need to return in 500 miles. |
| 13000 mi | Problem: Excessive oil consumption. Performed 1st part of oil consumption test per TB 2027731/2. Replaced PCV valve, crankshaft seal and bolt, updated ECM and performed oil consumption measurement. |
| 113000 mi US $3000 |
Miss fire number 3 cylinder |
| 65300 mi | excessive oil consumption |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 58660 mi | audi dealer rebored the cylinder walls |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 51460 mi C $960 |
Defective thermostat was changed once in 2011 engine overheating |
| 11000 mi US $300 |
Fuel pump replaced. |
| 13800 mi | Water Pump went out! Water pump went out- had to have it replaced |
| 56000 mi US $85 |
Replaced thermostat |
| 61700 mi US $85 |
Crankcase Breather valve failed. Symptom was a very loud whistling sound. |
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