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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%)
Chart based on 74 repairs.
2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 30 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 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47500 mi US $85 |
Engine light came on. Took to Audi Meadowlands and they said it was small belt that needed to be replaced and very minor. |
| 28500 mi | Oil consumption issue. Car will have new pistons and rings installed July 28. |
| 31700 mi | Repair oil consumption issue |
| 91000 mi US $2500 |
Timing Chain replaced |
| 55000 mi | Rebuilt engine after faulty work done to fix oil consumption issue. |
| 68200 mi | Blown turbo |
| 115000 mi | Known Issue. Oil consumption test Phase 1 repairs and Phase 2 inspection. Pending Audi of America approval for Phase 2 repairs. |
| 64000 mi US $650 |
Car fail oil consumption test. Qualified for Audi extended warranty rebuild of motor. Paid for by Audi. Also replaced timing chain tensioners and water pump while on there - I paid to that portion, reflected in $650 cost given. |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Clunking sound coming from front. Ended up being a loose engine mounting bolt. Simple fix, but dealer looked at it first and could not figure it out. Independent shop specializing in VW/Audi knew to look for this issue and fixed it. |
| 60000 mi US $1300 |
Oil leak from oil sump. |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 44200 mi | Problem with pistons was resulting in excessive oil consumption (1l per 900miles). Pistons were replaced. |
| 12700 mi | Oil issue [low] |
| 19000 mi US $16 |
EPC signal kept coming on when the car starts after sitting for a while. Determined the spark plugs were dirty. Cleaned and put a fuel additive. May have received a bad tank of gas. |
| 22000 mi | Oil was low |
| 24700 mi | Oil was low again. |
| 28500 mi | Oil consumption issue. They did an oil consumption test and then removed & reinstalled the pressure regulating valve, crankshaft vibration damper, crankshaft oil seal, pulley end, and updated the ECM software. I am supposed to take the car back in 700 mi. |
| 29700 mi | Failed oil consumption test again. Replaced all pistons in engine. |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65500 mi US $900 |
Misfire on CYL 1 caused a check engine light. Vacuumed Control Diaphragm (Under Warranty) went bad, waited 2 weeks from the part from Germany. While the car was there, replaced the spark plugs and coil packs as well as Carbon Cleaning (PM). |
| 79800 mi US $85 |
On first trip to dealer, the Coolant resioviour had a small leak which made it lose coolant. After taking car home, still leaking coolant. Took back to dealer Waterpump/ Thermostat replaced. Third and final fix was a coolant line replaced |
| 88000 mi | Strong fuel smell, CEL and EPC light. Faulty fuel pump in tank. Took back to dealer after fuel leaked in garage, a grommet and both High Pressure Fuel pumps replaced under warranty. |
| 23000 mi | Faulty bank 1 combination valve and bank 1 intake runner motor. Codes P2004 and P0491. After troubleshooting bank 1 combination valve and intake runner motor were replaced. 3 days troubleshooting. The rest was waiting on parts from Germany. |
| 21000 mi US $1100 |
Radiator cracked. |
| 70000 mi US $588 |
Coolant leak detected. Coolant hose and bottle replaced. |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 58000 mi | Audi recall to reflash ECU to eliminate possible false emissions flag. After the reflash, the car wouldn't start. Dealer replaced ECU at no cost. |
| 86000 mi US $2400 |
Engine check light illuminated - faulty injector. Replaced under extended warranty by Keyes Audi Valencia. @ 25K miles, factory radiator replaced by private shop following puncture. While at dealer for fuel inj replacement (noted earlier) mechanic noticed leaking hoses and cracks in aftermarket radiator. Authorized replacement. Top notch service |
| 83080 mi C $800 |
defective solenoid control on high pressure fuel pumps |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | At 2000 miles, car hesitated and stalled out on freeway. Was able to go again but very poor throttle response. Next day car was fine, but took it to dealer and was diagnosed with a bad fuel pump control module. |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 15000 mi | Excessive oil consumption |
| 27000 mi | The car has been monitored for the last several years for excessive oil consumption. The rings, pistons and valves were replaced under warranty as was the water pump and rear seal. |
| 3000 mi | Very rough idle during cold start |
| 27200 mi | Oil consumption concern 1Qt every 2500 miles being consumed. Applied changes to the crank case pressure valves as described in the Audi TSRB for high oil consumption. Presently under oil consumption test. |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 78000 mi US $471 |
CAUSE: FOUND DRIED COOLANT AROUND THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT - REPLACE TO REPAIR CORRECTION: TECH COMPLETED NEW WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, CROSS- OVER PIPE, AND COOLANT TUBE INSTALLATION - REFILL ENGINE COOLANT - ROAD TEST CAUSE: LEAKS OBSERVED DURING DISASSEMBLY - REPLACE TO REPAIR CORRECTION: TECH COMPLETED SEPARATOR, SEALS, AND GASKET INSTALLATION CAUSE: INOPERATIVE FLAPS IN RUNNERS CAUSING FAULTS WHILE DRIVING AT WOT - REPLACE TO REPAIR CORRECTION: TECH COMPLETED NEW LOWER INTAKE INSTALLATION |
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