AI Damage2024 Audi S5: common problems
The maker issued 782 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 782
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 277 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Comparison
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.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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 states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 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 Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the Bluetooth/Audi smartphone interface connects slowly or the connection is interrupted.
- 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 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 information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
NHTSA lists 782 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 2024 Audi S5?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 782 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Audi S5?
NHTSA lists 782 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 2024 Audi S5 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 2024 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.