Audi S5 2008-2012
Model S5 made by Audi got 3 consumer complains as well as 33 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.2 and 4.2, guzzler.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Bulletins | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi S5 2008 | 2 | 33 | 3 |
| Audi S5 2009 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Audi S5 2010 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Audi S5 2011 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Audi S5 2012 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 16/22/19 | 20.4/31/24.1098 | Premium | 2367 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | 20-Dec-07 |
| 4.2, Guzzler | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 14/21/16 | 17.3/29.3/21.2088 | Premium | 2812 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | 20-Dec-07 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-38-11-05 | 01/21/2011 | 10038255 | Audi: transmission problems resulting in a delayed engagement when cold or no drive on first engagement. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-38-11-05 | 01/21/2011 | 10038255 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-10-09 | 06/01/2010 | 10035248 | Audi: mil on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 random/multiple cyliner misfire detected; dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl. 12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without signi | 02/11/2011 | |
| TSB-01-10-13 | 09/01/2010 | 10035249 | Audi: mil on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl.12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without sig | 02/11/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| TSB-91-12-42 | 06/20/2012 | 10045043 | Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| SB-28-10-13 | 12/01/2010 | 10036469 | Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. on vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are inoperable. on vehicles with advanced key, unlocking/locking using the door handle and the opening of the trunk lid with trunk handle | 03/16/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| TSB-91-12-42 | 06/20/2012 | 10045043 | Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| AWA-10-11 | 12/03/2010 | 10037825 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| AWA-10-11 | 12/03/2010 | 10037825 | Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| SB-28-10-13 | 12/01/2010 | 10036469 | Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. on vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are inoperable. on vehicles with advanced key, unlocking/locking using the door handle and the opening of the trunk lid with trunk handle | 03/16/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| AWA-10-11 | 12/03/2010 | 10037825 | Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| AWA-10-11 | 12/03/2010 | 10037825 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 94-08-10 | 06/19/2008 | 10026426 | Audi: xenon headlights high beam can not be activated. light bulb symbol and message left (or right) main beam headlight is seen in the instrument cluster. *pe | 10/28/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 24-08-30 | 06/26/2008 | 10025966 | Audi: mil on (dtc p2146-p2157 for fuel injector supply voltage). engine runs rough but does not stall. *pe | 09/18/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-90-10-21 | 11/23/2010 | 10037359 | Audi: fuel tank does not reflect that fuel tank is full. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| TSB-90-10-21 | 11/23/2010 | 10037359 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| TSB-90-10-20 | 08/25/2010 | 10035273 | Audi: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full. the fuel gauge does not show full even though the tank is completely filled. this may occur after the vehicle has been transported by a vehicle transport truck. the lowered reading is | 02/14/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| A-571281 | 12/19/2012 | 10049959 | Audi: 57 door handle touch sensor (advanced key) will not unlock vehicle. 57 12 81 2020472/5 december 19, 2012. supersedes technical service bulletin group 57 number 10-38 dated 1 , 2010. updated 1/23/2013 *js | 01/23/2013 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-34-12-08 | 02/21/2012 | 10043562 | Audi: when vehicle is at constant speed or is accelerating, from the front can heard constant howling, or droning, or a scraping noise. *pe | 04/10/2012 | |
| TSB-30-11-11 | 12/09/2011 | 10043316 | Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start. *pe | 03/12/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| TSB-57-10-38 | 12/01/2010 | 10036569 | Audi: door handle touch sensor (advanced key) will not unlock vehicle. following conditions may be present-one or more door handle touch sensors cannot be used to unlock the vehicle doors; through diagnosis it has been determined that a d | 03/30/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 24 08 07 | 02/15/2008 | 10024402 | Mil/epc warning lights on (p0101, p0113, p2177, p2179). *nj | 04/11/2008 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 92 08 01 | 03/26/2008 | 10024663 | Rain-sensing windshield wipers, erratic operation. *nj | 05/02/2008 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe | 02/20/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 32000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 audi s5. the contact stated that the side air bag was leaking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the sunroof should have drained the excess water but it was entering through the air bag instead. the contact was advised that the sunroof connection would need repairing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 32,000. kmj | |||
| 12/31/2012 | 32000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 audi s5. the contact stated that the side air bag was leaking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. after diagnosis they advised him that the sunroof should have drained the excess water but was coming through the air bag instead. the vehicle needed to be repaired for the sunroof connection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 32,000. tb | |||