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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

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

Other (5%)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 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

14000 mi Unreasonable loud noise diagnosed as “normal” ABS pump 

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2015 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible

450-horsepower 4.2L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

3600 mi Front pads & rotors replaced 

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2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

450-horsepower 4.2L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

17000 mi

US $600
Front break pads needed replacement. 

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2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

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

35000 mi

US $50
Replaced front brake pads as they were getting low 

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2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

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

49000 mi Squealing on brakes for the firt minute or so of driving after car has sat for a while. Was told that this is "normal". 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

43000 mi Hissing sound when no pressure applied to pedal. Dealer unable to reproduce 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

50620 mi

C $750
Piston in front passenger's side brake caliper was creaking when applying the brakes, even when stationary. They attempted a brake service - which included lubrication - but this didn't resolve the issue. They replaced the entire caliper. 
50840 mi

C $150
Warning lights for ABS controller, wheel sensor, and parking brake 2200 km out of warranty. Dealer diagnosed problem with ABS sensor for $155, but I needed the car back before they could perform the repair. Took the car to my own mechanic who duplicated the diagnosis and installed a new ABS sensor in one hour. Cost $150 including $99 part. Audi would have charged a second hour of time plus part cost. Looks like I would have paid a $155-200 too much at Audi. 

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2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

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

45440 mi Abs code. Dealer replaced two wheel sensors. 

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe

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

126000 mi

US $1400
New pads and rotors per sensor warning 

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