Audi RS 5 years to avoid
No model year of the Audi RS 5 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Audi RS 5 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Audi RS 5 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi RS 5 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission5
- Brakes5
- Electrical3
- Engine2
- Steering1
- Fuel system1
- Driver assistance1
- Body1
Audi RS 5 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | 2 | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2019 | - | 3 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2015 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 5 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 7 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 10
Questions about the Audi RS 5
What years of the Audi RS 5 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Audi RS 5 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Audi RS 5?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Audi RS 5?
Transmission, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (5) and electrical (3).
How many recalls does the Audi RS 5 have?
10 recalls between 2013 and 2021. The 2021 model year has the most, with 5.
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