Audi RS 5
The 2025 Audi RS 5 offers excellent reliability with no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 |
| 2024 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 |
| 2023 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2021 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.76 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 13.07 | 8.71 | 11.2 |
| 2018 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2014 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2013 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 2.9, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2024 | coupe | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 2.9, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2023 | coupe | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 2.9, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2022 | coupe | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 2.9, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2021 | coupe | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 2.9, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2020 | hatchback | — | — | — | — | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 2.9, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 2.9, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2017 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | coupe | 8 | 4.2 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.2, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
| 2014 | coupe | 8 | 4.2 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.2, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 450 hp, Torque: 317 lb-ft | 450 hp | 317 lb-ft |
| 2013 | coupe | 8 | 4.2 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.2, Fuel type: Premium | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: quattro | quattro | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $100,000, Trim: quattro, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | quattro | $100,000 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $74,200, Series: RS5 quattro | — | $74,200 | — | RS5 quattro |
| 2019 | Base price: $74,200, Series: RS5 quattro | — | $74,200 | — | RS5 quattro |
| 2018 | Base price: $69,900, Trim: quattro | quattro | $69,900 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 21 | 21 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 465 | 16.4 | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.9 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.9 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.9 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | 288 | 10.2 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 357 | 12.6 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | Rated vehicle | laneCenteringAssist | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: optional, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, blindSpotIntervention: optional, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearAeb: optional, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi RS 5 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | — | 2021 Audi RS 5 2 DR AWD | optional | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Audi RS 5 offers excellent reliability with no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
2024
The 2024 Audi RS 5 presents a capable performance package, but its reliability verdict is 'Below Average'.
2023
The 2023 Audi RS 5 presents a compelling performance package, but used buyers should approach with caution.
2022
The 2022 Audi RS 5 presents a compelling performance package, but its reliability verdict is 'Average.' Buyers should prioritize confirming the completion of the single recall and thoroughly inspecting systems indicated by a high TSB count.
2021
The 2021 Audi RS 5 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2020
The 2020 Audi RS 5 offers potent performance, but buyers must prioritize inspecting the rear axle assembly due to recall history.
2019
The 2019 Audi RS 5 offers potent performance but requires careful consideration due to its below-average reliability verdict.
2018
The 2018 Audi RS 5 offers potent performance but carries a below-average reliability verdict.
2017
The 2017 Audi RS 5 presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.
2016
The 2016 Audi RS 5 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2015
The 2015 Audi RS 5 presents a compelling performance package, but its "Below Average" reliability verdict and a high TSB count warrant a cautious approach for used car buyers.
2014
The 2014 Audi RS 5 offers potent performance but carries a below-average reliability verdict.
2013
The 2013 Audi RS 5 is a performance coupe with a potent V8 and all-wheel drive, but its below-average reliability verdict and high TSB count warrant careful inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi RS 5?
Carfocal currently has 13 published RS 5 reports, covering 2013 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Audi RS 5 offers excellent reliability with no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
Published year coverage: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Audi RS 5 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi RS 5. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 audi rs 5 offers excellent reliability with no reported recalls or consumer complaints. and the 2025 audi rs 5 is a compelling performance car, and its current lack of significant reported issues supports a strong value proposition for used buyers. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi RS 5?
Across Carfocal's published RS 5 guides, recurring problem areas include Rear Axle Lock Nut, Wheel Alignment, and Brake System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rear Axle Lock Nut, Wheel Alignment, and Brake System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints