2024 Audi S5 Sportback
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback is a stylish and sporty four-door coupe known for its blend of performance and practicality. The standard and only available engine is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 producing 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Many owners appreciate the S5 Sportback for its sleek design, comfortable interior, and engaging driving dynamics. However, some common criticisms include the infotainment system’s complexity, the firm ride quality on certain road surfaces, and the relatively high price point. There are no other engine or transmission options available on the vehicle.
Engine
3.0L Turbocharged V6
- No Issues Found
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
- No Issues Found
Suspension
- Adaptive Damper Malfunction
- Description/Symptoms: The adaptive dampers (if equipped) may fail, leading to a harsh or inconsistent ride quality. Error messages related to the suspension system may appear on the dashboard.
- Solution: Replacing the faulty damper(s). Recalibration of the suspension system may be necessary.
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1500+ per damper, plus labor and calibration costs.
- Recalls: None Found
Electrical
- Infotainment System Freezing/Crashing
- Description/Symptoms: The MMI (Multi Media Interface) system may freeze, crash, or become unresponsive. This can affect navigation, audio, and climate control functions.
- Solution: Software updates from Audi may resolve the issue. In some cases, replacement of the MMI control unit may be necessary.
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $0 (for software updates) to $1200+ (for control unit replacement and labor).
- Recalls: None Found
- Sensor Malfunction
- Description/Symptoms: Some drivers report various sensor malfunctions, particularly those related to the parking sensors and blind spot monitoring system. This is usually caused by faulty sensors.
- Solution: Replace the affected sensor.
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $700 depending on which sensor is faulty.
- Recalls: None Found
Exterior
- No Issues Found
Interior
- Rattling/Squeaking from Trim Pieces
- Description/Symptoms: Rattling or squeaking noises emanating from interior trim panels, particularly in the dashboard or door panels. This is more common on rough road surfaces.
- Solution: Locating the source of the noise and securing or replacing the affected trim piece. Applying felt tape or other sound-dampening materials can also help.
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+, depending on the severity and location of the issue.
- Recalls: None Found
Summary
The 2024 Audi S5 Sportback appears to have relatively few widespread, serious issues reported so far, based on currently available data. The most commonly mentioned concerns involve the infotainment system’s reliability, suspension issues, and minor interior trim rattles. While some repairs, such as replacing adaptive dampers or MMI control units, can be relatively expensive, the overall reliability seems to be acceptable at this early stage in the vehicle’s life cycle. Early model year vehicles typically have the most recalls and issues, and as time goes on more and more issues will be found. As more data becomes available, the frequency and severity of these issues may change.