2020 AUDI RS 5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 AUDI RS 5
The 2020 AUDI RS 5 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 AUDI RS 5
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2020 AUDI RS 5, potentially affecting up to 165,225 vehicles.
Recall 22V034000 — TIRES
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 22V034000 — TIRES
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 22V034000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 22V034000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 21V295000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 40,993 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 AUDI RS 5
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 AUDI RS 5.
Safety Rating for the 2020 AUDI RS 5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 AUDI RS 5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 AUDI RS 5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 AUDI RS 5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A2624512062029_3 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information for when creaking noises are heard from the exhaust flap at idle speed.
A4020052024318_9 — WHEELS
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
20TechReferncDoc — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Added SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8 to titles & index
A1019172057260_2 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin contains repair instructions for properly adhering the engine cover trim to the cover.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 AUDI RS 5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI RS 5
- 2015 AUDI RS 5 — 1 complaint
- 2016 AUDI RS 5 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI RS 5 — 1 complaint
- 2019 AUDI RS 5 — 4 complaints
- 2020 AUDI RS 5 (current)
- 2021 AUDI RS 5 — 2 complaints
- 2022 AUDI RS 5 — 0 complaints
- 2023 AUDI RS 5 — 0 complaints
- 2024 AUDI RS 5 — 0 complaints
- 2025 AUDI RS 5 — 0 complaints