repaired · 2023 Q4
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Audi RS 5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi RS 5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-874 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Audi RS 5 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 Audi RS 5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the…
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other RS 5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RS 5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RS 5 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SOS malfunction, B18BD11 code, is set off intermittently while driving. A Loud SOS alert distracts driver due to imtermittemt cable short. Defective cable needs replacing.
Could you please make Audi add my car to the recall list? Thank you- Audi has issued a recall for certain models due to a software issue affecting the Emergency Call (SOS) system. This malfunction can prevent the system from establishing an online connection and receiving cell broadcast messages,…
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