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2008 Audi S5 problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Audi S5 is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical S5 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
355
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
16-19mpg

The worst 2008 Audi S5 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Audi S5 355

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 355 bulletins for the 2008 Audi S5

2008 Audi S5 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.2L 8‑cyl4WD14-1621-2216-19

What 2008 Audi S5 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 13, 2019 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · GA

While driving at any speeds the manual transmission syncos wear out prematurely causing grinding into gears and failure to engage gears wich can cause stalls or sudden loss of speed. Iv been told its a very common problem among these vehicles.

Filed Apr 20, 2018 · Airbags · 129,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi s5. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v376000 (air bags). The failure was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken back the following day to the dealer (audi omaha, 808 n 102nd st, suite b, omaha, ne 68114, 402‑393‑7000) and the technician denied any responsibility for the failure. The dealer stated that the failure existed prior to the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 audi s5. The contact stated that the side air bag was leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the sunroof should have drained the excess water but it was entering through the air bag instead. The contact was advised that the sunroof connection would need repairing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 32,000.

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Questions about the 2008 Audi S5

Is the 2008 Audi S5 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Audi S5, fewer than a typical S5 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi S5?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Audi S5 have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Audi S5 get?

Official estimates for the 2008 Audi S5 range from 16 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 14-16 city and 21-22 highway.

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