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2012 Audi A5 / S5 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%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2012 Audi A5 / S5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 32 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 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Slovenia May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201635340 mi€100 | The engine coolant warning light came on a few times. The dealer replaced the sensor. | ||
| May 201736580 mi€100 | I started getting a "Check liquid coolant level" warning a while back. On my previous trip to the shot, they replaced the sensor and that didn't work. Then they realized that the liquid coolant container needed to be replaced. That fixed the problem. The shop give me a discount on the repair because of the previous (unsuccessful) repair. | ||
2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Vermont, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 20122800 mi | radio would shut off every three minutes and reboot to one station. nav/phone/etc stopped working | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 201315000 mi | Oil leak detected. Incorrect bolt used in drain hole. Changed seal and bolt. Leak resolved. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Florida, United States May 2015 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Aug 201546100 mi | Car threw engine light and PCV Crankcase Ventilation Valve | ||
| Sep 201549000 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". | ||
| Oct 201549800 miUS $40 | Joystick for MMI 3G plus system popped off | ||
| Nov 201669800 miUS $1275 | Digital LCD Screen in Instrument Cluster went out. Entire Cluster had to be replaced. Price includes 15% discount received. Orig price was around 1450 AC Vent was broken by dealer during replacement of Instrument Cluster | ||
| Mar 201774000 mi | Water pump is leaking. Not severe so will replace at later date. Was quoted 1200 at dealership. German Specialist shop quoted me about 800. | ||
| Sep 201783000 miUS $100 | Coolant tank sensor went bad. Needed new coolant tank. Audi North Orlando Quoted me based on expected 30 minute labor rate. Audi South Orlando Quoted me based on 2.5 hours of work. When confronted, they reduced the time. I also used a $145 dealer credit I had on file. | ||
| Oct 201785000 miUS $345 | Left headlight went out. Both headlight bulbs were replaced. | ||
2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201535340 mi | Emissions Service Action 17F9 - Crankcase Pressure Regulating Valve | ||
| Sep 201753940 mi | Replaced starter motor armature | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201445000 mi | Sensor in pcv (?) triggered CEL. Made appt w/ dealer. CEL went off a couple of days later. Dealer scanned/noted/said to call back if it comes on again (sometimes the valve sticks). | ||
| Oct 201445700 mi | CEL returned, Intake manifold replaced. Coolant leaking. Seal at waterpump failed. Waterpump replaced under warranty | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 20147657 mi | The battery was leaking so it was replaced under warranty. Most likely a manufacturer defect. The battery was leaking so it was replaced under warranty. Most likely a manufacturer defect. | ||
| Aug 20149000 mi | Leak Detection Pump failure. Dealer replaced under warranty but didn't solve issue. Dealer then replaced ECM which fixed the problem. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in California, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201313000 mi | Shifter knob was loose and had slight rotational play. Repaired by tightening shifter trim bolt. Warranty repair. | ||
| Jun 201528000 mi | MMI navigation joystick broke off. Replaced without an appointment for free. | ||
| Dec 201640000 mi | Coolant leak, replaced pump. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 201747300 mi | Erratic idle, engine light on, codes pointed to PCV Valve. Contacted dealer, was informed it was covered by a recall I never received. Dealer replaced PCV valve and reset engine light. Audi never informed me of recall. | ||
| May 201873000 miUS $130 | Front left wheel bearing made noise, replaced with OEM part | ||
2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in California, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201745000 mi | Refrigerant recharge + replace AC pressure sensor windshield wiper motor & control module replaced clutch judder in 1st gear . . . instead of repairing / replacing the clutch I simply changed the way I release the clutch to more slowly and late and the judder issue seems to be improving . . . | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Illinois, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201622000 mi | bad wheel bearing | ||
2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201544000 mi | replaced water pump. Under extended warranty. required 4 plus hours of labor | ||
| Oct 201765000 miUS $85 | oil change | ||
| Jan 202076000 mi | Water pump water pump water pump thermostat. This car has had a total of 4 water pumps during is roughly 80,000 miles, plus one additional thermostat replacement. All covered by Audi. Plastic water pumps. there have been several upgraded part numbers. But as the saying goes "if at first you don't succeed...." | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Aug 201630100 mi | Engine light on - recall issue. The technician found 9 codes in the ECM. All were related to the faulty breather repaired as part of the recall. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201322500 mi | windshtield wiper sensor activates wipers when rear view mirror is adjusted. Sensor was replaced. Supporting clip was replaced. Dealer told me that Audi of Germany is aware of the problem. Cant be fixed. Will let me know if solution found 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 | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Maryland, United States May 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Dec 201528000 mi | Cabriolet top leaking around windshield corner on passenger side. Reported to be a bug clogging drain. Next rain storm, similar leak. | ||
| Jan 201610000 mi | Cabriolet leak continued. replaced seal, all is well. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201768000 mi | Engine has burned 2 quarts of oil in the last 5000 miles | ||
| Oct 201770000 mi | Due to excessive oil consumption Audi of America determined the cylinders needed to be rebuilt. This was convered under CPO warentee. | ||
2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Dec 201315000 mi | Battery was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201521000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201522000 miUS $200 | Leather worn on left armrest, center console and seat. Had them redyed. | ||
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