VehicleVerdict

Audi RS 5 years to avoid

Across 2013–2023, no single RS 5 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2013 drew the most complaints; 2023 the fewest.

24

Total complaints

10

Recall campaigns

2013–2023

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Audi RS 5 NHTSA complaints by model year9 complaints2013: 9 complaints2014: 6 complaints2015: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 4 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Audi RS 5 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every RS 5 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202301
202201
202125
202002
201945
201813
201520
201460
201390

Common questions

What is the best year for the Audi RS 5?

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among RS 5 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi RS 5 have?

Across all model years, the RS 5 has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.