Audi RS 5 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Audi RS 5, across 9 model years (2013–2023). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Audi RS 5 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RS 5 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 RS 5: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2014 RS 5: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2019 RS 5: 3 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2018 RS 5: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2015 RS 5: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2021 RS 5: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Audi RS 5 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Audi RS 5 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RS 5 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 RS 5 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 RS 5 | 2 | 5 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 RS 5 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2019 RS 5 | 3 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 RS 5 | 1 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 RS 5 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 RS 5 | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 RS 5 | 7 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi RS 5 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (7), 2014 (5), 2019 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Audi RS 5?
Power Train, with 5 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Audi RS 5 have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.