AI DamageAudi RS 5 Sportback: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Audi RS 5 Sportback across 7 model years: 0 owner complaints and 624 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.9 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2019–2025
- automatic, 8-speed 2019–2025
Drive: AWD, 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1,061 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 353 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 154 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 107 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
- This bulletin is a help guide for Audi connect remote start
- This Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the…
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking…
- This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.