This factory service and repair manual for the 2023 Audi RS5 Sportback is built around this exact year and trim, so every specification and repair sequence inside reflects what Audi actually published for your car, not a generic stand-in from a different model year.
Under the hood is the 2.9L V6 (DECA) Turbocharged Gas, and the factory procedures for it are covered in full.
Engines covered
- 2.9L V6 (177 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2023 RS5 Sportback. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the front passenger occupant classification air bag sensor: an electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system control module can loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag, so it will not deploy in a crash and increases the risk of injury. No complaints or technical service bulletins are logged for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
Whether you're checking the occupant detection system after the recall or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2023 RS5 Sportback.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-
