AI DamageAudi S5 Sportback: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Audi S5 Sportback across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 704 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1,290 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 463 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 243 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 224 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 139 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 108 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
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 bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment;…
- 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
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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.