Audi S5 F5
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Body Variants
The Audi S5 F5 is available as Coupé and Cabrio and Schrägheck — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Audi S5 F5 is available with 6 engine variants — from 340 to 354 hp.
The Audi 3.0L TFSI V6 (Benziner, 354 PS) has the CWGD (3.0L TFSI V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Audi S5 (Benziner, 354 PS) has the CWGD (3.0L TFSI V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Audi 3.0L TFSI V6 (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 354 PS) has the CWGD (3.0L TFSI V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Audi S5 (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 354 PS) has the CWGD (3.0L TFSI V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Audi 3.0L TDI V6 (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 341–347 PS) has the DTPA (3.0L TDI V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Audi S5 (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 341–347 PS) has the DTPA (3.0L TDI V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
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 |
Top Reported Issues
Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 25 weaknesses have been documented for the Audi S5 F5 (2016–2024) — 13 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, Suspension, Body.
S5 (CWGD, 2016–2018) — Be Careful: Rocker Arm Roller Failure (GP0 Production), Water Pump Internal Failure with Coolant in Vacuum System, 48V Mild Hybrid System Fault (from 2019 Facelift). Power: 354 PS.
S5 (CWGD, 2016–2023) — Be Careful: Rocker Arm Roller Failure (GP0 Production), Water Pump Internal Failure with Coolant in Vacuum System, 48V Mild Hybrid System Fault (from 2019 Facelift). Power: 354 PS.
S5 (DTPA, 2019–2024) — Be Careful: Low oil pressure from variable oil pump, Camshaft breakage (material defect), Timing chain drive worn (4-chain system). Power: 341–347 PS.
What to watch out for with the Audi S5? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee