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.
The worst 2008 Audi S5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
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.
- This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
- This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column...
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or...
- This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in...
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
2008 Audi S5 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14-16 | 21-22 | 16-19 |
What 2008 Audi S5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Compare the 2008 Audi S5
Other model years
20082010201120122013201420152016201820192020202120222023202420252026
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.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2008 Audi S5?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history