Any known engine issues with the RS5?
 

Trying to convince my wife we need an RS5 sportback. Are there any known issues? Figure variations of these things are everywhere in the VAG lineup, are there any known trouble spots?

So far so good with mine.. Had it since late May 2019 with just under 7k miles on it so far.

So far so good with mine. Had it since February 2019 and have just under 10k miles on it. No problems at all. Awesome machine, freakin' love it.

27k on my '18 RS5 delivered July, 2018. Zero issues.

Need? Ha! ha! Let me know how THAT goes.

-Charles

If you get a late built 2019 Audi 2.9T, there should be no (cross our fingers) issues. Some of the early Audi 2.9T had a wastegate (Audi) software issue and should have been updated, see TSB 2052094/3 September 18, 2019 (revision 3): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...65545-0001.pdf

The later builds have not shown any issues, that I know of, so far.

The 2.9T engine have been in production for a few years on the Porsche Panamera 4S (2017-2020): Brief Analysis: The 2017 Porsche Panamera?s 2.9L Turbo V6 Engine | YouWheel - Your Car Expert

The Audi design 4.0T V8 used in the C7/7.5 S6/7, RS7, D8 A8/S8, & Bentley Continental did not fair so well. The 2013 model year saw the 4.0T engine in volume production available in North America. The version 1 of the 4.0T turbo failure TSB did not arrive till February 2017 & the version to change the screen and check valve as a production solution arrived in May 2018 (five years after the 4.0T was available in North America).

I have 17k on my 2019 RS5 Sportback that was purchased June of 2019 with no issues and I still have a smile on my face every day driving it. This thing is a BEAST!!!

Yes, it is such a pleasure to drive, much more nimble than the S6.

I was on the fence between the RS7 and the RS5. I daily drive my car, putting about 30k a year on it, and I'm so glad I chose the RS5. It handles like a dream, fits into tight spots, is an absolute beast whenever you need the passing gears and goes as fast as you want it to go!!!

I think the question is do you need a smaller car or a bigger car...