Hello - my 2016 audi s5 coupe with a manual transmission has had an electronic steering rack error for some time now. The issue arose after driving in rainy conditions (but not in standing water). The steering rack in my car provides electronic assistance to my steering wheel movements while driving. The control module for the steering rack is located on the bottom car's motor with three electrical plugs for power and steering. These plugs are not weather proof. As a result my steering rack has been experiencing an issue and an error is present in the car's ecu. A quick search online about this issue shows the rack is widely used across multiple audi platforms and has not been recalled or remedied by audi.
The worst 2016 Audi S5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Audi S5 562
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has...
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | AWD | 17-18 | 26-28 | 20-21 |
What 2016 Audi S5 owners say
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Questions about the 2016 Audi S5
Is the 2016 Audi S5 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Audi S5, fewer than a typical S5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Audi S5?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi S5 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi S5 get?
Official estimates for the 2016 Audi S5 range from 20 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, AWD) gets 17-18 city and 26-28 highway.
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