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2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area
Engine (7%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (55%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (10%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 29 repairs.
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 354hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi | Getting message saying the key is not in the vehicle. They replaced the driver's side door lock sensor, but this did not fix the issue. Decided to live with it. |
| 49 mi | Lumbar support on driver's side quit working. Dealer claimed to fix it, but did not. Said it would take a long time to get parts because of COVID and tried to avoid doing the work. I was tired of it and didn't want to own this car out of warranty. |
| 27000 mi | Third rear brake light at the top of hatch not functional. |
| 30000 mi | Evaporator had a leak and thus they replaced the complete evaporator |
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 1590 mi | Rear Parking Sensor Inoperative - Intermittent failures |
| 32000 mi | Left rear passenger window malfunction repaired via software |
| 18600 mi | Sensor malfunction (Safety Systems - Airbag, ABS, Proximity etc) |
| 11000 mi | Car locks would fail to engage. System would retry several times. At 3rd or 4th try would succeed. |
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 354hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Replace battery under warranty due to repeated CEL codes |
| 5400 mi | Right side window opened by itself during driving and switch wouldn't close it. After stopping the car and restarting, window was closed. Dealer replaced the bad switch on the right door. |
| 9000 mi | Happened again! - Now, the left driver's window opened by itself. Dealer found "Error" but not specific. Audi said that if this happens again, computer will have to be replaced. Also, Engine light was ON for couple of days two weeks ago but went away, so I cancelled that service appointment. Right side window opened by itself during driving and switch wouldnt close it. After stopping the car and restarting, window was closed. Dealer replaced the bad switch on the right door. |
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 30000 mi | Overhead interior lights would not illuminate. Problem caused by previous repair in shop |
| 11568 mi | Air bag light was lit. Software update performed. problem solved |
| 16000 mi | Center MMI control head (buttons and circular knob) replaced due to aforementioned buttons becoming very difficult to press, sometimes becoming stuck down. (This was not due to spilled drinks, which is also common) |
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 20000 mi | Air bag sensor buzzer on for passenger front seat. Tie strap for air bag sensor connector installed. All fluids replaced, oil , brake fluid etc. |
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