Audi RS5 F5 Coupé
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
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Legendary!Engine Overview
The Audi RS5 F5 Coupé is available with 2 engine variants — from 340 to 470 hp.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Cockpit and head-up display failure Display goes dark while driving; only the speedometer and rev counter remain visible. HUD fails simultaneously, steering wheel controls become unresponsive. A software update usually resolves the issue; unit replacement is rarely needed. Symptoms: Black display, no navigation visible, HUD image gone, steering wheel controls non-functional. | Medium | |
| MMI connectivity and navigation faults Navigation favourites delete themselves, the sat nav reinitialises while driving. Bluetooth connections are forgotten, wireless CarPlay works sporadically. Symptoms: Favourites and navigation destinations disappear, nav restarts, smartphone will not connect, CarPlay drops out. | Low | |
| Battery: low voltage warning The starter battery shows low-voltage warnings after only a few years. The many control units in the F5 place a constant load on the electrical system. Cold-start problems in winter are an early warning sign. Symptoms: Message 'Electrical system: low voltage' in the cockpit, poor cold-weather starting, warning messages flashing briefly on engine start. from 60,000 km | Low | |
| 360-degree camera faulty (up to 2017) Early model years up to end of 2017 have faulty 360-degree camera systems. The camera image freezes or the camera stops responding. Software update or camera module replacement required. Symptoms: Camera image freezes, fault message in MMI, parking aid inoperative | Medium | |
| Headlight levelling system persistent problem The headlight levelling system on the RS5 F5 shows persistent malfunctions across all model years that were never fully resolved. Driving with incorrectly aimed headlights can dazzle oncoming traffic. Symptoms: Incorrectly aimed headlights, warning message in instrument cluster, jerky light adjustment | Medium |
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee