Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Audi RS 5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Audi RS 5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V742000 Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V737000 Rear Light Wiring Harness Missing Scuff Protection NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Audi RS 5 has an average reliability outlook. With only one owner complaint and five recall campaigns, the available data is limited, providing a mixed view of potential issues. Recalls focus on elements such as rear suspension, tires, and seat belts, suggesting caution in these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| rear tires | Unknown | $200–$800 | 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 inspections
- Tire replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibration when braking
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Steering wheel misalignment
- Noisy suspension
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Audi RS 5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.