2010 Audi A5 / S5 Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 Audi A5 / S5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 Audi A5 / S5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Audi A5 / S5 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Audi S5 3.0T | 46 S5 3.0Ts, 10.3 months of data per S5 3.0T, average 28800 miles Most of the cars in this sample are A4s or S4s.35 |
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| 2010 | Audi A5 / S5 4.2 | 69 A5 / S5 4.2s, 9.5 months of data per A5 / S5 4.2, average 31500 miles Most of the cars in this sample are A4s or S4s.42 |
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2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Rear bumper was loose to the point of consistently squeaking over bumps. Very noticeable inside while driving. Dealer remounted bumper at no charge, car was less than a month old. |
| Oct | 2012 | 21700 | 0 | Replaced front wishbones, bushings causing steering wheel shake. TSB 2024687/3 |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A5 / S5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 8000 | 7 | Burned a quart of oil in 4000 miles. Added oil. 2.0t |
| Jun | 2010 | 15000 | 12 | windshield washer misaligned. readjusted by dealer. |
| Aug | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Steering wheel shudder when turning at low speeds. Was informed that a hose needed to be replaced Steering wheel shuddered when turning at low speeds. Engine burning oil at higher rate than normal. Was told that 1qt was normal every thousand miles or so. Dealer agreed to note oil level before adding more to determine if problem actually exists. |
| Jan | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Engine was shaving through one of the cylinder walls, eventually leading to a total loss of compression in one of the cylinders. Engine (less turbocharger) was removed and replaced. Damaged engine was sent to Audi for analysis. |
| Jan | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | Hissing sound when no pressure applied to pedal. Dealer unable to reproduce |
| Audi A5 / S5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Rattle in dash, couldn't replicate. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 53000 | 0 | CHECK ENGINE LIT UP WITH P0301 MISFIRE IN BANK 1 |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 25000 | 40 | software update to fix Bang & Olufsen amplifier cold weather issue |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A5 / S5 in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 29140 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 30380 | 0 | Creaky sunroof in cold temperatures. They lubed the seals, and replaced a piece of loose trim. |
| Sep | 2012 | 34720 | 0 | Driver's window squeaked when moved. Took 2 trips; they first replaced the window seal, which did not resolve the issue, and then replaced the window regulator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | The steering wheel vibration issue that took place during this MY. They road tested, road force balanced and ultimately replaced bushings. They had my car for a week and I had an Audi loaner so it ws fine. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Certain bass frequencies in the rear subwoofers while playing music cause the back package shelf to rattle. Audi dealer tested speakers instead, misunderstanding problem. Mgr reported it correctly, tech messed up. |
| Oct | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Bad fuel injector - starting spewing fuel into cylinder. Two cylinders stopped firing. Car barely drivable. Replaced injectors and a bunch of seals. Especially common with 2010s. |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Air bag light and parking system malfunction |
| Dec | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Parking malfunction and air bag problem. Air bag ordered. 2-3 weeks to ship. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 4960 | 0 | In for 8KM maintenance and requested repair to both aux. power outputs as they are not holding (two different) male accessory plugs. Told that they are working as per Audi design. (Sic ... they are SUPPOSED to fail holding the plugs in?) |
| Nov | 2010 | 14240 | 0 | On my 2010 A5, when on a phone call and a new caller rings, when I accept the offer to Replace the call, call 1 is dropped completely and call 2 is never accepted. The system allows no phone calls, in or out, for several minutes. |
| Jan | 2011 | 17320 | 0 | Roll-over valve in fuel system closed, partially collapsing the fuel tank. Valve, tank and fuel pump replaced but took so long because the tech. ordered the wrong fuel tank to be imported. |
| Jun | 2011 | 22320 | 0 | New cell phone (iPhone). System will not shuffle music. At start of every new drive the same music in the same sequence plays on the requested, well populated, playlist. |
| Oct | 2011 | 29440 | 0 | Owner thought A5 - 2.0T was using excessive oil. Dealer did an Oil Consumption Test and found vehicle oil use was within specifications. |
| Feb | 2012 | 38260 | 0 | 1000 km through a 6000 km trip the front wheel bearings started howling. On return, I took it to the dealer who changed both front wheel bearings. |
| Dec | 2012 | 50840 | 305 | Warning lights for ABS controller, wheel sensor, and parking brake 2200 km out of warranty. Dealer diagnosed problem with ABS sensor for $155, but I needed the car back before they could perform the repair. Took the car to my own mechanic who duplicated the diagnosis and installed a new ABS sensor in one hour. Cost $150 including $99 part. Audi would have charged a second hour of time plus part cost. Looks like I would have paid a $155-200 too much at Audi. |
| Feb | 2013 | 50840 | 0 | Roll-over valve in the fuel line AGAIN froze up. Same issue as 2 years ago. Dealer rep. acknowledged the icing of the valve's breather vent caused the failure and that Audi acknowledges they have a design problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Oil light didn't go off after adding oil. This is because a sensor that tells you if the hood has been opened wasn't working. This serves as some sort of redundancy to really make sure the owner added oil as claimed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 18600 | 0 | Took car in for a small oil leak. Dealer replaced a leaking camshaft seal. |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Slight engine power reduction just at first shift. 3rd try to cure. Car has drive select. Problem when in auto or comfort, ok in dynamic. aluminum trim interior passenger door vibrated |
| Oct | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | car still has hesitation, but no codes. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS WRONG. Still have numerous rattles. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor. Oil reading low after oil change, think they just didn't top it off. Doesn't have dip stick so it relies on computer to tell you the level. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Clutch replaced due to bad throw-out bearing. |
| Mar | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Leaking seals replaced in differential. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | 0 | Power steering hose clamp came off. |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | the sensor detecting whether or not the hood was open was damaged. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 50000 | 100 | Had the car inspected at my local Audi Dealer. I have dealt with them for years so we have a good relationship. Car is in good shape, but the sensors for the door handles are not working properly (advanced key system). Ordered by dealer. |
| Oct | 2012 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Coupe
265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Water pump replacement | |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A5 / S5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 19220 | 0 | Warning lite came on recommending head light be replaced |
| May | 2012 | 27640 | 0 | We had a faulty injector. It was replaced and the intake valves had to be ground clean |
| Oct | 2012 | 34260 | 0 | FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR |
| Dec | 2012 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 6200 | 0 | EPC light came on....Fuel sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Creaking noise drivers side in dash when going over a bump. Squeaking noise from convertible top coming from passenger side, rear. (Audi A5 2010 cabriolet) |
| Mar | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Removed dash. Inserted material between dash and windshield to eliminate creak. Replaced hinge on convertible top to eliminate squeak. |
| Aug | 2011 | 10800 | 0 | Car was low on oil. Was down a little over 1 quart in 1165 miles. Dealer topped off oil and initiated an oil consumption test. Need to return in 500 miles. |
| Dec | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Problem: Excessive oil consumption. Performed 1st part of oil consumption test per TB 2027731/2. Replaced PCV valve, crankshaft seal and bolt, updated ECM and performed oil consumption measurement. Sadly, the creak in my dashboard has returned with a vengeance. It is noticed especially when turning left into a driveway, left into an intersection, or when driving over rough pavement. |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 11000 | 300 | Fuel pump replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Water pump went out- had to have it replaced |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 36000 | 0 | Software was updated to reduce harsh upshifting |
| Audi A5 / S5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 16740 | 360 | Mmi causing cruise control to quit. Have to shut off to reboot and then it works. Mmi causing fan control unable to change setting. Fine after restart. cruise control stops sometimes; front brakes pull left or right at slow speeds |
| Mar | 2013 | 35960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 2dr Convertible
265-horsepower 3.2L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 in Kanagawa-Yokohama, Japan | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 3100 | 450 | Replacement of battery. |
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