2019 Audi Rs 5 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Audi Rs 5.

20182021
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Audi Rs 5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Audi Rs 5.

Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Audi Rs 5

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~428,075 vehicles.

22V034000Tires · Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~31,058 affected

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 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

21V874000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger · Seats
~208,332 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

21V295000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~40,993 affected

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 lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

20V760000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~2,355 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.

19V547000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~145,337 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

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2019 Audi Rs 5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Audi Rs 5 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2019 Audi Rs 5 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Audi Rs 5?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Body Structure (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2019 Audi Rs 5 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 428,075 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Audi Rs 5?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi Rs 5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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