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2023 Audi RS 5: common problems

The maker issued 806 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB)
806

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

Drive: 4WD

Components owners complain about

ComponentOwner complaintsinvolving a crashTechnical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system00277
Equipment00124
Structure0091
Service brakes0036
Suspension0036
Visibility0036
Steering0035
Engine0033
Powertrain0030
Engine and cooling0024
Fuel/propulsion system0016
Wheels0015
Exterior lighting0010
Backover prevention006

Comparison

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Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

NHTSA lists 806 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 2023 Audi RS 5?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 806 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Audi RS 5?

NHTSA lists 806 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 2023 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 2023 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.