AI Damage2020 Audi RS 5: common problems
The maker issued 174 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 174
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided
- This bulliten provides information on reinstaling the navigation database
- This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours
- This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument…
This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.
- This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering
- This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals
- This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3
- This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay
- This bulletin provides information when the DTC B200096 or B200000 is stored in the telematics control…
- This bulletin provides information regarding ordering replacement parts for ConBox Low
NHTSA lists 174 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi RS 5?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 174 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Audi RS 5?
NHTSA lists 174 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Audi RS 5 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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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.