Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2020
288 new Audi RS 5 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2020; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (261), Poland (14), Italy (3).
- Average mass
- 1,778 kg
- Average CO₂
- 218 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 331 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
53 first registered in 2020 are on Dutch roads; 92% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €152,906.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde10
- Band onvoldoende profiel7
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm3
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld2
- Veerschotel, -hand gescheurd2
- Waarschuwingsinrichting eCall-boordsysteem geeft defect aan2
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht2
- Band beschadigd2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 115 of these cars first registered in 2020 took their annual MOT test. 88% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2020 the figure was 88%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.5% | 0.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Visibility | 0.9% | 2.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2020 Audi RS 5.
| 2022022 26 Jan 2022 | Suspension Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pu… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2020 Audi RS 5: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11005989 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 11005988 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 10254078 | This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours. |
| 10254039 | This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing. |
| 10254035 | This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings. |
| 10254018 | This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster. |
| 10253292 | This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering. |
| 10253289 | This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals. |
| 10253287 | This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3. |
| 10253283 | This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay. |
| 10253282 | This bulletin provides information when the DTC B200096 or B200000 is stored in the telematics control module; ConBox High. |
| 10253281 | This bulletin provides information regarding ordering replacement parts for ConBox Low. |
| 10253279 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a PSS Database record in instances where the radio favorites are lost/shortcuts are greyed out in vehicles with MIB3. |
| 10253261 | This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative. |
| 10253254 | This bulletin provides information when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns in vehicles equipped with quattro Ultra. |
| 10253253 | This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored. |
| 10252019 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 10251666 | This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation. |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10250558 | This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts. |
| 10250540 | This bulletin provides information for when creaking noises are heard from the exhaust flap at idle speed. |
| 10250336 | This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface. |
| 10249581 | This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area. |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10247203 | This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)