Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Audi calls it quattro.
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 431 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 3 See on NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50%
- STRUCTURE25%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER25%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 4 total.
Audi RS 5: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
760 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 27, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2059057_14
This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.
May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.
May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).
May 6, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074808_4
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years
Apr 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_3
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2022032_12
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
Apr 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2081722_1
This bulletin is informational and contains information on the various warning lamps that may appear.
- and 752 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 30k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.