2014 AUDI RS5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 AUDI RS5
The 2014 AUDI RS5 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Back Over Prevention Warnings (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 AUDI RS5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 AUDI RS5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2014 AUDI RS5
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 AUDI RS5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The check engine light illuminated on several occasions indicating the catalyst efficiency is below the threshold. The vehicle has not been repaired and is available for inspection. Audi dealership has inspected the car and said that the catalytic converters are bad and need to be replaced. The car only has 60,000 miles on it and has no other problems with the engine. The dealership says that there is no reason why the converters should be bad based on the vehicle history. the repair is cost prohibitive due to an estimate of $13,500 to replace the catalytic converters. The catalytic converters being bad is increasing the harmful pollutants causing unnecessary excessive tail pipe emissions.
The check engine light illuminated on several occasions indicating the catalyst efficiency is below the threshold. The vehicle has not been repaired and is available for inspection. Audi dealership has inspected the car and said that the catalytic converters are bad and need to be replaced. The car only has 60,000 miles on it and has no other problems with the engine. The dealership says that there is no reason why the converters should be bad based on the vehicle history. the repair is cost prohibitive due to an estimate of $13,500 to replace the catalytic converters. The catalytic converters being bad is increasing the harmful pollutants causing unnecessary excessive tail pipe emissions.
FUELING ISSUES THAT CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED BY AUDI. REPLACED ENTIRE FUELING SYSTEM (PUMPS, MODULES, SENSORS, ETC)AND ISSUE STILL PERSISTS. CAR INTERMITTENTLY HESITATES AND STALLS AT IDLE AND UNDER LOAD. CAR STALLED ON INTERSTATE AND NEARLY CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION AT 80 MPH. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND ON INTERSTATE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO AUDI DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUES. AUDI REFUSES TO RETURN CALLS OR EMAILS ON THIS ISSUE AND DOES NOT DEEM IT UNSAFE. MULTIPLE VEHICLES AFFECTED WITH THIS ISSUE WITH NO SOLUTION IN SIGHT.
2014 AUDI RS5 WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,000 IS EXPERIENCING BAD BRAKE SHUDDER AND PULSATING BRAKE PEDAL WITH LIGHT PRESSURE PUT ON THE BRAKES AT 50-60 MPH. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AFFECTING LOTS OF RS5S. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE ROTORS ARE BAD. AUDI REFUSES TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY. NOTE THAT AUDI CAME OUT WITH A REVISED BRAKE PAD TO PREVENT THIS ISSUE EARLIER IN 2016. HTTP://WWW.AUDIZINE.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP/652595-RS5-GUYS-WITH-BRAKE-PROBLEMS-CHECK-IN-HERE-AOA-LETTER?HIGHLIGHT=RS5+BRAKE+AOA
Safety Rating for the 2014 AUDI RS5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 AUDI RS5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 AUDI RS5
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 AUDI RS5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A1921222046712_3 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
A9219232038151_1 — VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant
87D9 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
37 14 38 2035167 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The customer reports feeling a hesitation when accelerating the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds (4-10 mph). This condition is normally noticed after braking or deceleration from higher speeds (30 mph or higher), and it lasts for less than one second. Optimized software.
A201435 2037739- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Customer may report that the check engine light comes on intermittently. DTC P310B00 DFC 2638 (Low fuel pressure regulation fuel pressure outside specification) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The DTC is caused by conflicting tolerances of the fuel pump at idle speed/part load.
143520377391 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The DTC is caused by conflicting tolerances of the fuel pump at idle speed/part load.
PDI-2014 A6 DELI — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This document contains the Audi delivery report checklist. This document is in Spanish.
PDI - 2014 A5-S5 — EQUIPMENT
This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist.
PDI - 2014 A5-S5 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist.
37130920287152 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Rough gear changes both when accelerating and slowing down
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 AUDI RS5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI RS5
- 2011 AUDI RS5 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI RS5 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI RS5 — 4 complaints
- 2014 AUDI RS5 (current)
- 2015 AUDI RS5 — 1 complaint
- 2016 AUDI RS5 — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI RS5 — 0 complaints