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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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Chart based on 534 repairs.
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 349hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33867 mi | Right rear shock absorber failed. Shock absorber and related hardware replaced under warranty. |
2016 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11900 mi | Left rear wheel bearing failed. Replaced under warranty. |
2015 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | rear shocks leaking; not replaced |
| 24501 mi US $352 |
Harness and can communication wire coating had been chewed through by rodents. Replaced connector, repaired harness and re-covered can wire. |
| 55800 mi C $1100 |
Two front wheel bearings failed at 90,000 KM! I never had wheel bearing failed... |
2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $1075 |
leaking shock/strut on the rear |
| 66000 mi US $1000 |
struts leaking and replaced |
2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 66000 mi US $85 |
Steering developed, what I call, stay points. Left of right of center, the steering wheel was heavier than normal, then would hit a "stay point" where if I let go the wheel it would hold the steering angle on its own. It would require a good deal of effort to move the wheel out of the "stay point." Was a sketchy drive to the dealer to drop it off. Dealer replaced, under CPO warranty, the "INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - AUDI (8K1-419-753-H)." |
2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 65000 mi US $85 |
upper and lower control arm bushings |
2014 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 121924 mi US $632 |
Right front wheel bearing |
| 178000 mi US $608 |
Left rear wheel bearing |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 26660 mi $1500 |
and a bunch of suspension bushings due to cracks |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Documented service bulletin to update electronic steering firmware. |
| 23000 mi | Apply technical service bulletin for "notchy" steering |
| 11000 mi | Audi fix for steering issue that Audi called for on oil change. Dealer updated software, no issues. |
| 31700 mi | Car steering wheel did not want to go back to center was very loose feeling. Dealer replaced steering mechanism. |
2013 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 12000 mi | magnetic steering was overcompensating and became 'notchy'. software upgrade made it better. |
| 52000 mi US $3600 |
Front control arms/bushings needed to be replaced. Required alignment. Brakes replaced |
2012 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 73000 mi US $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
| 22000 mi | bad wheel bearing |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 72000 mi | Passenger side front wheel bearing. |
| 45880 mi C $400 |
Worn front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The design relies upon the metal dust shields of the bearings themselves as opposed to any secondary protection. IMHO, this is bound to limit their useful life. |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $550 |
Replaced front control arms due to worn bushings |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 4dr Hatch
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 46500 mi $1200 |
Suspension noise |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21300 mi | Replaced front wishbones, bushings causing steering wheel shake. TSB 2024687/3 |
| 18000 mi | Steering wheel shudder when turning at low speeds. Was informed that a hose needed to be replaced Steering wheel shuddered when turning at low speeds. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 36060 mi | 1000 km through a 6000 km trip the front wheel bearings started howling. On return, I took it to the dealer who changed both front wheel bearings. |
| 59980 mi C $325 |
Right, front wheel bearing replaced now, for the second time. First dealer, warranty repair was at 62,000 kms. |
| 5000 mi | The steering wheel vibration issue that took place during this MY. They road tested, road force balanced and ultimately replaced bushings. They had my car for a week and I had an Audi loaner so it ws fine. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85300 mi US $2100 |
replaced both front wheel hubs and bearings |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 47000 mi | Power steering hose clamp came off. |
| 61000 mi | Power steering clamp failure due to blockage in hydraulic line. |
| 73000 mi US $950 |
Replaced control arm bushings. |
2009 Audi A5 / S5
Engine not specified
| 20000 mi | Also lower control arms were replaced under warranty. |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $4000 |
New Rubber Bushings/Tie Rods, |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 75000 mi US $2400 |
Worn bushings required replacement |
| 8680 mi | Noise from steering column when wheel turned |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | Vibration in steering wheel above 65mph |
| 12000 mi | Replaced control arms |
| 21700 mi | Wishbone replaced, steering realigned |
| 49600 mi $1500 |
Rear shocks replaced due to wear |
| 71300 mi $3000 |
Suspension joints |
| 74400 mi $1200 |
Change suspension |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 10000 mi | My A5 developed a steering shimmy at ~5K miles. The Audi dealership failed to fix the problem with a road force tire balance at a previous visit. This time they replaced the tires and installed revised control arms with stiffer bushings |
| 27300 mi | Lower front control arm ball joints developed squeaking sound when suspension was under load, such as going over a bump or turning a hard corner while parking. Parts were non-serviceable and were replaced under warranty with updated parts. |
| 29000 mi | Power Steering Pump was making whining mechanical noise |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130000 mi £350 |
Replacement of all top suspension tie rod ends as all bushes were split |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1240 mi | Dealer carried out alignment & checked to cure dangerous handling on car from new. Tyres & wheels changed, alignment carried out. No improvement |
| 4960 mi | comparison test ith showroom car to check handling problems. Car suffering dangeroous steering pull, sever fron wheelhop under even mild acceleration & a slight loose feeling from front passenger side wheel. |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35340 mi | New suspension arms |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
265-horsepower 3.2L V6 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 99820 mi €1200 |
Replaced all 4 shock absorbers due to mileage AND I could see that 2 were starting to leak oil. Also changed all 4 brake discs plus brake pads for Brembo. |
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