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2025 Audi

RS 5 Sportback

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L, Turbo

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2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback (photo 1 of 3)
2025 photoCharles from Port Chester, New YorkCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Engine & performance

HP
444
Power to weight
0.111 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.20

Efficiency

Smog score
4/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
0 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Package only
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Massaging seats
    Package only
  • Memory seat
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Ventilated seats
    Package only

Audio

  • Bang & Olufsen audio
    Package only
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Package only
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Package only
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote startUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

389 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081006_2

    This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicans enter a record in the PSS database

  • 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 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2061932_12

    This bulletin provides informaiton when traffic jam assist is unavailable/active lane assist fault is reported in the instrument cluster.

  • May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2

    This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).

  • May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2077443_3

    This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work.

  • May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2077314_2

    This reporting obligation requests that techincians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the hand held transmitter cannot be programmed to the Homelink garage door opener.

  • and 381 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.