2020 Audi S5 Sportback Service and Repair Manual
This manual for the 2020 Audi S5 Sportback is built around this exact year, engine and trim lineup, pairing the 3.0L V6 (engine code CWGD) with the torque figures, wiring diagrams and repair sequences Audi published specifically for this car rather than a generic S5 reference.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Premium
- Premium Plus
- Prestige
- Progressiv
- Technik
Known issues on the 2020 S5 Sportback. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers rear axle alignment that may not have been re-inspected after an earlier repair, which can cause premature or uneven tire wear and increase the risk of a crash. The second covers a rear axle trailing-arm lock nut that can break from stress corrosion, misaligning the axle and risking loss of control. The third covers a faulty connection between the seat heater and the Passenger Occupant Detection System that can cause the software to misdiagnose a fault and disable the passenger air bag. The fourth covers a rear wiring harness missing anti-abrasion protection near the spare wheel well, which can let the wires get damaged in a rear crash, disable the outside door releases, and knock out the hazard lights. Owners have filed 25 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 rear axle alignment issue, checking the PODS wiring behind the passenger seat, or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2020 S5 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 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
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the sp
Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of inju
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for th
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
This bulletin provides information when the pop-up for massage functions does not appear.
This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
Showing the 8 most recent of 950 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
SOS, Bluetooth hands free are all failing to operate
MMI - Multi Media Interface constantly reboots about every 90 seconds. This is a safety issue since if I am backing up and the MMI reboots I lose the backup camera and when the MMI reboots I also los
THE RADIO (MMI SYSTEM) IS REBOOTING WHILE DRIVING EVERY 5-10 MIN. DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIX AND IS AFFECTING SAFETY SYTEMS LIKE FRONT AND REAR CAMERAS/SENSORS.
I am writing to report a critical and recurring safety defect concerning the Multi Media Interface (MMI) system in my Audi S5. The MMI system consistently restarts itself approximately every 90 second
Audi MMI reboots constantly while the car is one. There is about 30 seconds between each reboot. This causes certain safety features like the backup camera to stop working when in use. I am not sure
Sudden reboot of the vehicle's infotainment system, which then repeats every 60-90 seconds consistently. The reboot has happened while reversing the vehicle, which results in losing view of the backup
MMI system is failing, parking assist is malfunctioning, back up camera doesn’t activate, CarPlay turns off mid drive and reboots, navigation not working, car wants to brake at highway speeds as compu
Component or System that Failed or Malfunctioned: The infotainment system in my vehicle fails frequently and unpredictably. This includes both the built-in system and connected features such as Apple
Showing the 8 most serious of 25 complaints filed with NHTSA.
