2008 AUDI S5

0 recalls — 3 complaints — 460 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	1
AIR BAGS	1
POWER TRAIN	1

Incident date: Apr 13, 2019

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEEDS THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYNCOS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY CAUSING GRINDING INTO GEARS AND FAILURE TO ENGAGE GEARS WICH CAN CAUSE STALLS OR SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED. IV BEEN TOLD ITS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THESE VEHICLES.

Incident date: Mar 12, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V376000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK THE FOLLOWING DAY TO THE DEALER (AUDI OMAHA, 808 N 102ND... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2012

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 CONNECTIO... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2008 AUDI S5

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.2L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	14.0	21.0	16.0	Premium	$4,300
4.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	16.0	22.0	19.0	Premium	$3,650

CO2 Emissions: 555.4 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 AUDI S5

460 manufacturer communications from 327 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	42
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	40
350000 EQUIPMENT	34
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	33
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	23
010000 STEERING	20
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	20
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	17

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information about obtaining a radio code using ODIS.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This bulletin provides information about obtaining a radio code using ODIS.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Hydrocarbons form carbon deposits when low-quality fuel is combined with a short distance driving cycle. The carbon deposits interrupt tumble for efficient fuel/air mixture, which causes cold start misfire.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time w

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

200000 WHEELS

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

190000 TIRES

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerances of the opening spring in the thermostat are not enough.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerances of the opening spring in the thermostat are not enough.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Recall Reminder Part Labels

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.

350000 EQUIPMENT

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

190000 TIRES

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as required by Federal regulations. If the effectiveness of a catalyst is reduced, this may result in an increase in tailpipe emissions and

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l

262000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

020000 SUSPENSION

This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerences of the opening spring in the thermostat are not enough.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Technical bulletins and updates

350000 EQUIPMENT

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified

200000 WHEELS

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

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AUDI S5 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI S5 across all model years (2011–2025).

82 Total Recalls

191 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

5 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI S5 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	5	8	View
2024	0	2	View
2023	1	3	View
2022	5	2	View
2021	48	1	View
2020	9	50	View
2019	8	5	View
2018	4	40	View
2016	0	3	View
2015	0	4	View
2014	0	7	View
2013	0	18	View
2012	1	10	View
2011	1	9	View
2010	0	26	View
2008 (current)	0	3

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