1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,000 miles

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problem #2

Nov 012018

S5

  • 88,000 miles
My vehicle as well as many Audi with the mechatronic system are having an issue that present a error, " mechatronic failure TPMS gearbox malfunction). It often either not drivable, even when in traffic or drives at a snail's pace when attempting to exit traffic. Audi corporate said a recall is only done when the NHTSA feel that's it a issue that can calls safety &/or death. This seem to effect, from my research, 2010 - 2014 Audi S4, S5 and A5 model [N the usa and there are some europe complaints, which I have found as well] manufactored at a particular plant or provider. This type of malfunction can certainly cause 'loss of life' as it occurs in traffic. I happen to live in metro atlanta ga, with our fast pace traffic, its a serious issue. There absolutely should be a recall. The cost to repair can be up to $15K. There is no way this should happed to a $60-$75 high-end vehicle. Have video's of the dashboard with the error and can upload to you. I was offered 15% on the repair, which is really an insult. Please look into this issue and its not hard to find others with this issue. I pray for some relief in the form of a recall. It has been happening sine 2010, from what I have learned.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #1

Nov 052018

S5

  • 106,000 miles
After ~106,000 miles, an error code 'transmission malfunction. You can keep driving', with error code P179D00 (per dealer). Car has hestitation at low RPM or while stopped (as at a light or heavy traffic) and occasionally jerks forward, despite brakes being firmly applied.

- San Francisco, CA, USA