Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Audi RS 5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Audi RS 5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V874000 Disabled Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V760000 Terminal Cover Can Compromise 12-Volt Power Supply NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V547000 Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi RS 5 has a strong reliability record with minimal recalls and owner complaints, indicating above-average performance and durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| brake pads and rotors | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| suspension components | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- cabin air filter replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- spark plug replacement
- coolant system check
- transmission service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- intermittent electrical failures
- abnormal brake noises
- suspension clunking
- engine overheating signs
- unusual tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Audi RS 5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.