2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2012

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (2%)

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (75%)

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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.

2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

49800 mi

US $40
Joystick for MMI 3G plus system popped off 
69800 mi

US $1275
AC Vent was broken by dealer during replacement of Instrument Cluster 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

13000 mi Shifter knob was loose and had slight rotational play. Repaired by tightening shifter trim bolt. Warranty repair. 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

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

22500 mi convertible top is fraying in multiple places. Currently 1.5 years old. Not covered by warranty. Audi says its "normal wear and tear" Proposed I pay 1/3 of replacement $1600 + tax. Im fighting this further. AofA made the proposal to me. BULL 
28000 mi Cabriolet top leaking around windshield corner on passenger side. Reported to be a bug clogging drain. Next rain storm, similar leak. 
10000 mi Cabriolet leak continued. replaced seal, all is well. 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

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

21000 mi

US $125
Leather wear on left armrest, center console and seat. Told by dealer since it was outside of 12 months, it was not covered under warranty. They could replace all 3 items but cost would exceed $1500. Chose not to have leather items replaced. 
22000 mi

US $200
Leather worn on left armrest, center console and seat. Had them redyed. 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Body Problems

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