2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2011

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2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

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

Other (0%)

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2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

28500 mi Dealer damaged the car by hitting another car in the lot. 

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2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

43000 mi

US $4762
Underside panels needed replacing. The plastic screws attaching them to the car are rubbish. One panel seemed to fall off. Another time I hit a large puddle during a rainstorm and water pressure just ripped it off.  

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2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

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

2000 mi Convertible top squeaked and made some noise. Was diagnosed as a bad convertible top control module and also poor seating of the convertible in the rear when top up. Repaired. rattles from windows, lubed trim solved problem 
37000 mi Convertible top originally replaced (2012) due to excess noise. Replaced poorly and recently started to come loose. Replaced again! Yes this car has had 3 new tops on it. 
6000 mi Passenger side window would not auto-up. Caused by faulty window trim attached to convertible top. Trim replaced. 

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2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

27000 mi Convertible top would not go completely up. Repeated attempts tried -- top would not completely seal. 
33500 mi Converible top leaked into interior at passenger side windshield. Sealant/caulking applied as per TSB. Replacement of entire headliner due to staining. 
36000 mi Rear glass window had begun separating from convertible top. Could easily peel back fabric exposing gaps in the glue/sealant attaching glass to the roof. Dealer replaced entire convertible top. 

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2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Body Problems

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