Buying a used 2019 Audi RS5? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls stack up this year: a rear suspension nut that can break, the passenger airbag shut-off issue, the RS5 Coupe wrong battery terminal cover, and a rear axle alignment fault that causes uneven tire wear. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. NHTSA holds three unverified owner complaints, two electrical, one structural and one unclassified, with no crashes, fires or injuries. The suspension and alignment items are the ones that leave visible physical evidence.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether the rear suspension nut recall was performed and get the repair order
- Inspect rear tire inner shoulders for uneven wear from the axle alignment fault
- Verify the correct battery terminal cover and completed passenger airbag recall
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi RS5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi RS5 Coupe has wrong battery terminal cover fitted | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |