This 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback factory service and repair manual is built around the 2.9L V6 (engine code DECA) and Base trim, so the torque values, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic trees inside are the ones Audi published for this specific powertrain and body style, not a generic RS5 reference.
Engines covered
- 2.9L V6 (177 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2019 RS5 Sportback. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the tires: a rear axle misalignment after a prior recall repair can cause premature or uneven tire wear, raising crash risk. The second covers the 12-volt battery: an incorrect positive terminal cover fitted at the factory can compromise power in a rear crash, preventing doors from opening from the outside or the hazard lights from working. The third covers the rear suspension: a lock nut on the rear axle trailing arm can break from stress corrosion, misaligning the axle and causing a loss of control. The fourth covers the seats: a faulty cable connection to the Passenger Occupant Detection System can cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. Owners have filed 3 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you're tracing a battery or air bag fault or inspecting the rear axle trailing arm, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct specification for your specific 2019 RS5 Sportback.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabrio
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owner
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.
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 outside, or the hazard warning lights fr
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 se
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles.
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer se
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
My husband and son were driving down the road and the sunroof exploded causing glass shards to go everywhere. Temp was 43 degree. According to my husband, it sounded like a bomb went off. Both my husb
