2014 Audi RS5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 26, 2023 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RS5 years
Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi RS5. That ranks 2nd out of 9 RS5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 17,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Audi RS5 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes2 · ~17,500 mi
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~69,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~20,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes240%17,500——
Back Over Prevention120%———
Engine120%———
Fuel/propulsion System120%69,000——
Unknown or Other120%20,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 2 complaints
2015: 1201512016: 2201622019: 1201912023: 120231

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Audi RS5 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Audi RS5.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The check engine light illuminated on several occasions indicating the catalyst efficiency is below the threshold. The vehicle has not been repaired and is available for inspection. Audi dealership has inspected the car and said that the catalytic converters are bad and need to be replaced. The car…

Back Over Prevention · received May 26, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11524023

Fueling issues that cannot be diagnosed by audi. Replaced entire fueling system (pumps, modules, sensors, etc)and issue still persists. Car intermittently hesitates and stalls at idle and under load. Car stalled on interstate and nearly caused a rear end collision at 80 mph. This happened multiple…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 20, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11245321

2014 audi rs5 with approximately 15,000 is experiencing bad brake shudder and pulsating brake pedal with light pressure put on the brakes at 50-60 mph. This is a common problem affecting lots of rs5s. The dealership says the rotors are bad. Audi refuses to replace them under warranty. Note that…

Service Brakes · received Jun 28, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10881341

T-mobile is not performing to specifications anymore. We are not getting 3g speeds as advertised and sold to us. Our speed is 2g at best.

Unknown or Other · received Mar 14, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10849571

2014 audi rs5 with 20,000 miles w. Shuddering of brakes. On oct 3. 2015 my local mechanic took all wheels off and we inspected the brakes. Visually we saw no problems, no signs of overheating, or concerns. He suggested i take it to the dealer. On october 9, 2015 i took my car to audi of orland park…

Service Brakes · received Oct 13, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10781621

Other Audi RS5 years

← 2013 RS5 · 2015 RS5 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 RS501
2022 RS501
2021 RS525
2020 RS502
2019 RS535
2018 RS513
2015 RS520
201450
2013 RS570

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi RS5?

Owners most often report service brakes, back over prevention, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Audi RS5?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Audi RS5 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RS5 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.