Audi S5 Common Problems | B8 and B8.5, 2009-2017 | Watch BEFORE You Buy! 

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Great video, I liked the 3.0T plot twist lol, I’ve had the 4.2 for about 5 years now so far I’ve dealt with the control arms, the high pressure fuel pumps and the sound amplifier failing so the information you covered was very accurate.

I love how this video is 100% info and 0% bullshit. Good shit keep on going!

I have a 2013 s5 320,000 miles stage 2 dual pulley , very few problems control arms twice , water pump , plugs . Considering the amount and how hard it’s been driven it’s pretty impressive

This has to be the best all around auto review, I have ever seen and I watch a lot of them when a car shop. It's not unnecessarily prolonged but short enough with all the important details. Very objective. Thanks. Keep up great work.

Dope video thanks for the info. Looking to buy one of these soon.

Great Vid👍. Had my 2007 S5 (114,000 miles) around 5 years and replaced both bushes, then the driver locking mechanism went and I did the quick fix first (with lubricant as the latch sticks when cold) then replaced it fully when was happening more often. Window regulator is another that goes. Will keep an eye on the coolant and waiting for the death rattle 🙈.

I'm about to buy one this week, so thank you for this easy to follow, straight to the point video.

I’ve had a 2010 s5 v8 since 2009. It’s got 142K mikes on it and I’ve never had a major issue.

Excellent video man, very clean speech and pro explanations! Thank you

Thank you for the valuable information. South Africa

I'm so glad I came across this video I own a 2009 3.2L a5 sline and I do have issues with the fuel pump and coolant noticed i have to full my coolant every week and with the fuel pump got some misfire codes so definitely will take it in to get those repaired

I've owned my 2011 Audi S5 V8 6MT for three years now. It's one heck of a car with an exhaust and some bolt-ons. Aside from regular maintenance, I have only had to replace the high pressure fuel pumps, coolant reservoir, and coolant hoses. I did all the repairs myself. Between my S5, Wrangler, and Mustang GT the S5 has been the most reliable of the three.

Will be purchasing one in 6 months

Bought mine a few months ago and it’s definitely time for some control arms

Great video! I’ve had my S5 V8 for almost a year now without many problems, lovely cars

Thanks for sharing 👍

Good stuff, thank you

good video love it

2009 Audi S5, 4.2L, 6MT, 157K miles. Bought car for a steal with 148K miles, headlight went out the week it was mine, new pair of HIDs, thankfully ballasts were good. Oil leak around valve cover, replaced gasket. Oil leak from Cam position sensor, replaced sensor, and wire. Misfire CEL, pulled intake manifold, cleaned intake ports and valves with walnut shells, replaced injectors plugs and coil packs, CEL cleared. Slow coolant leak got faster, replaced Coolant expansion tank, the rear lower fitting had a small crack. Yet to be resolved: Factory fluid filled motor mounts sheared, looking to replace with 034 density line motor mount. My passenger door lock actuator is broken, and must be opened with the interior handle to unlock, and manually turning the actuator inside the door jam to lock. Washer fluid reservoir has a leak, haven't pulled the driver side tire and removed wheel liner to replace yet. Noticed oil in spark plug tubes, shop determined it is the cam tower hold downs, still haven't replaced. Recently, noticed difficulty shifting into reverse and 1st, spongy clutch pedal, clutch master cylinder and lines likely need replacement. Aside from the thousands of dollars and countless hours needed to make these repairs, it is the best vehicle I have ever owned, and truly the most pure driving experience.

Just got my 2014 Audi s5 with 66k miles v6 sc , amazing car hoping nothing goes wrong

Mine is a 2011 and I'm loving it! No major issues other than the control arms as you mentioned and I just recently broke an engine mount. To be fair, I put a stage 2 tune on it and now throws some serious power to the ground .... so it was bound to happen. Other than that, its the best car I've owned and I've owned a ton of cars!

I want to buy one when i have the money. So thnx for this. Now i know more what to look at

I have never once had this car on my radar but god damn i want one now

Thanks! Just Subbed. I am sure I will need your knowledge as I just bought a 2008 S5. I love it and there is the low end hesitation. Winds out fine. Just has that off the line lag, when shifting. This is slow speed, slow acceleration. (Automatic Trans) It feels like the ignition drops out with each shift, for too long. It is worse when it is not to full temp. It happens in drive or sport mode. Any ideas?

Ey Rudnik just mentioned you in the latest Ricer Miata video hahaha.

I like this guys he is informed and straight to the point

Great video. Have a 2012 A5. Looking at 2022 S5. I have 94k on mine. Only issues were high pressure fuel pump and at 60k Audi replaced piston rings for free due to oil consumption. Burns zero oil since. Had a 2002 TT until I got this A5. TT had a few more issues and traded it in with 135k. I would’ve kept it but my back did not like the ride, being so low, and the clutch. I guess it’s almost always cheaper to keep a used car than have payments. But I really want the V6 and reliability at least through the 4 year warranty period.

My brother in law owns a 2014 with the Supercharged 3.0 V6, full stage 2 & 510 hp to the wheels. The car is absolutely amazing. The only thing I wish it had was the V8 sound. I plan to buy and Supercharge a V8 soon 🤣

already experienced the door mechanism within 2 months of owning my s5, also changed the coolant tank yesterday due to it having two hair line cracks on the heat shield side. Had a A5 before that and occured on that too with the actuator...Forgot to mention the window regulator as a common fault too, i was lucky...had mine go in the rain with the window down...and £400+ bill too....

Ive been looking at this 2010 S5 for a fee days now, it has a couple of small mods but it needs a new valve cover gasket, is its worth getting? And how much would it cost to replace said part?

I had 3 of these issues and was a costly repair job. Coolant, oil leaks and MMI. Loved the car and had it 4 years. But it came time to say goodbye the cost began to outweigh the driving pleasure

Question I em planing on Buy me a 2008 S5 with a 136 miles manual for 9,800 Why should I keep an eye on for that generation ?

Honestly sounds like the list of problems when I was looking at getting my Lexus IS. I was scared of switching to an Audi but the more and more I watch reviews and buyers guides and common problems, the less scared I become. It's heard to find reliable information, but I still am becoming more comfortable with the idea of owning one of these cars.

The flow of this guys speech makes me believe him 100% lol hes good 👍

I gotta know where you bought that shift boot from

Great Video brother im looking for a black s5 manual bit the prices are silly now…

Intake manifold flap issue causing engine mangemetn light to come on? Is that a problem for owners of the V8 out there?

I’ve owned a 1998 Acura Integra GSR and 2005 BMW 330xi. Loved them both for different reasons. Considering paying cash for a 2015 S5 with 100K miles. Thoughts from anyone who is familiar with that model and year?

I have 88k miles on my 2014 S5 3.0 - 6 speed manual. I have had no problems with the car.

I like it when people are scared. Keeps the priced down

You sacred me. I have already got my cam chain fixed cost me a fortune and now I have an issue with the wheel bearing hopefully. The humming noise comes when I drive fast and the sterling wheel does shake a bit. I hope it's not the arm as you mention.

Don’t forget the squeaky parking brake actuator!

im trying to buy a Audi s5 2011, 170k kms for usd around 13k, should I buy it?

damn that s5 is nice!!!

Are these issues more meant for the ones in america or canada?

Thanks for the video, any issue with the 2010 V8 auto Trans? ( about to look at a 2010 V8 Auto w 92K for $12K )

So I have ONE simple question, that I have heard 746 different answers to all over the Internet about the 4.2L V8 lol (A) At what year did AUDI address the Timing Chain guide issue in the non-RS V8 to where it isn't a problem any longer? And (2) Does the RS engine NOT have that issue at all, as many have reported? Thank you for your INTELLIGENT responses... :)

I wonder what "maintenance" he is talking about will prevent any of these common breakdowns from happening.

What exhaust are you running, it sounds great.

Stanley Morton Sup all, Looking at the cabriolet line up S5s. Any year in particular to seek and issues to be aware of? Thanks in advance. Also, in the older models can you switch out the gear shifter and steering wheel (square bottom)with the newer ones? Last but not least, does high mileage (>100K) should be a factor when looking to purchase?

Hey i have a question for you my friend : if something of what you said happens, will the check engine light up to notice me?? Thanks for answering.

Any Audi, you need warranty! Love my s5!

Which oh these engines are more reliable the supercharged V6 or the V8?

This video scared me out of looking at one of these cars 😆

Is the timing belt not in the rear on these like S4s? I had an A8L 4.2 and the the timing started to go out. Didnt do mu research before I bought the car... they have to pull the motor b/c its in the rear! $4600!

Does anyone know why I can’t launch it. Ect on a BMW I can hold the break then keep it revving and launch. On the audi s5 i try the same thing but it doesn’t let me rev passed 2000 Rpm’s

I have an 09 V8 S5. I have remedied 8 of the issues you have raised here in the last two years. hahahaha... would I do it all again .. hell yeah I love this car! and it sounds awesome,

Make it clear if you don't want to learn this type of work is not for you. Me and friend went to the state's top automotive college. What sets us apart is he didn't pay attention and got lower grades. I did and he still asks me to come over and fix his car's for money of course.

Question for audi enthusiast. At what mileage does Audis require most attention at? Or when do they start to take a sh!t?

your audio IS JACKED DUDE

I think im about to purchase a 2015 s5 with 42k miles...looks absolutely mint ountside and inside but does anyone have experience with these? Like he says in the vid the sc v6 is supposed to be pretty solid right?

I Bought the 4.2L S5, 1 month. 37k miles but 13 year old. It’s seemed to be cared for quite well with full Audi service history, only 1 owner from new. Only issue ive noticed is the clutch is very heavy. Is this a sign of a failing clutch ?

I was looking to buy a 2011 s5 v8 with 90,000 miles. Do you think its worth it, I've never owned a luxury car so I've been doing my research.

I literally dealt with all of them on my 2008. I kept the car for 215K miles and had to move on.

2013 on are b.8 v6.

Yeah mine is leaking oil I'm not sure where the oil is coming from

Just brought flooded 2010 Audi S5 please what is going to be the most common problem

You haven’t had issues with your fans staying on after turning off the car?

Does anyone know why my 2011 S5 v8 (less than 50k miles) is shutting down when I'm sitting idle too long. It happened to me at a stop light a few weeks ago. I have to re crank and then it's fine. Everything is great but don't know what's up with this issue. Thanks.

So basically all the same things that go wrong with every type of car.

To all em kids looking to buy a cool audi and are wondering what will go wrong. Probably everything, but you'll still love the damn thing. Happened to me, still daily driving a v10 audi. Just go for it, they ain't gonna keep making them anymore. Now is the time.

What year is your B8 S5?

The common problems are to be expected given the age of the cars.

Planning to buy 2008 Audi s5 for $12000 140k miles....what about timing chain v8 issues

My 2011 Audi s5 has 175k miles only expensive repair was my water pump

What porblem dose this car doesn't have wow smh.

Damn.. just seen 2010 67k mikes for 16.8k.. I just don’t want it to be a money pit

Lots of extensive repairs

Basically everything is wrong with the car 😂

I thought BMW had the most unreliable high performance German cars come to find out Audi has common issues that aren’t engine related like headlights and sun roof drains

I hate to tell you but unless someone is a mechanic, or has a good friend who is, this video should scare them!

Jesus I've always wanted an s5 ...... now I dont

A "big V8 up front..." *laughs in 6.4 Hemi*

Summary: Hell-unreliable

Why do you talk like a robot 🤖 lol.

Ok. Are these cars a piece of shit ? or worth buying ? seems like alot of problems for such a presige car.

I have a audi sq5 2014 and trust me... you will never see oil leaks on the ground because of the under panel they have, it just chills right there. If you have the high performance version like mine or the one in this video you will smell it no question. Changing the gaskets and all that is a problem bc most of the time you have to pull the engine to fix it. I havent had any of those problems with mine and its a 2014 model sq5.... and btw.... its fast

Faaaaark that's a lot of fkn problems. Thanks for the heads up brother. I going to pass on this POS car.