Audi RS 5 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Audi RS 5 (2013–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All RS 5 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Transmission and drivetrain5 33%
• Brakes3 20%
• Engine2 13%
• Steering1 6.7%
• Other or unknown1 6.7%
• Fuel system1 6.7%
• Electrical system1 6.7%
• Back-over prevention (rear camera)1 6.7%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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