Audi RS5 issues & faults: ownership nightmare
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
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Covering most of the issues with my 2022 Audi RS5 that I have experiences throughout the year and a half of ownership.
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Wear and tear and operator error, failure to properly research your purchase, all of those items are on you as a buyer. I am not sure the point here.
So because of some discomfort in the seats, noisy cup holder, rattling speaker, and not enough RGB = ownership nightmare? lol. Like you said at the end, car is fantastic and what you mentioned are MINOR issues, no car is going to be perfect. If you're going to keep the car long term, an aftermarket tune would remove the rev limiter. 034 Motorsports is right down the street from ya ;)
Its just the headline to grab some clicks!
@leonk8113 thanks you someone gets it :)
@DigitalCowboy87 yup it’s a great car no argument about it. I went to the 034 cars and coffe recently and have a few buddies that tunes their wag’s there. Might give them a call sometime in the future 🙏🏼
@@leonk8113 well, you are right, I did click the "thumb down" button for the click baity title.
Lol he makes Doug DeMuro look forgiving. :D
Sport seats always show some wear and tear after some time from rubbing against it when getting in and out of the car.
@MarkGelderland Yeah just these are pretty freaking annoying regardless how much you try to avoid it.
@@antonio_mediciget those fking mexican woodball seatcovers
I had the same speaker issue with a 2018 S5 coupe. Passenger speaker I had addressed a few times and the rear subwoofer. For they rear sub, they winded up adding dynamat to stop it from rattling. But it didn't help.
When I adjusted my audio levels the sound never changed with it. I never got the full B and O experience.
Honestly the interior space is kinda low in terms of volume so the B/O system never gets to the full potential. But the fact that the passenger speaker blows up constantly is no bueno.
I also have a S5 coupe. I had to change my water pump, other wise no issues and the best car I have had. More fun and power than my Porsche Boxsster from 2012. 😊
Thanks for the positive greeting. Now let's get serious, this is not something people care about. Let's start from the wheels:
1. Audi has a plethora of different models of wheels for you to choose from, you can also go after markets like BBS, MOMO, and tons of other brand names out there to make the car look cooler.
2. The seats are made to be that way and designed to keep you in the seat while taking highspeed turns, I own an RS5 2023 and the sits look fantastic, I believe the lubricant you use for the seat makes the leather material soft therefore will stretch and look that way.
3. The Armrest, this car is to be driven holding both hands on the steering wheel, I am 6.2FT tall and I prefer to be sitting as low as possible in my car, I won't rest my arm in the window, I need to feel the traction and the direction of my car. Of course, those are preferences. Yes is bumpy, RS5 and mainly most of the RS and S series are bumpy and things may need some extra attention
4. To prevent the phone from overheating, there are some products in the market where you can rest your phone elevated in the charging station Audi offers and keep the phone from overheating. It is an Apple Issue.
5. I don't mind the breakfast on the wheels if it's stopped, i dont mind at all. When you use performance drilled & slotted brake rotors expect to see lots of dust.
6. Last but not least, the overall issues with the RS5 are zero to none, I much rather have a noise cupholder than an engine issue that you see in the majority of other car brands, The RS5 is an awesome car and brings in the table all the needs from every user group.
Yup on my 2019 s5 same issues door makes weird sounds as if something is loose and the moon roof also rattles and the leather seats also shows wear early still absolutely love these cars tho beautiful and it’s a coupe that handles like a dream in corners
@Wayn3z mate for sure great driving car. Even with the motor placement. Decent build quality too though still some minor annoying things. I think most annoying for me is the moonroof, still haven’t figured it out but my guess it’s the liner around the light rather than the actual moonroof. It’s a lot worse when you driving the car hard but seems like it’s an a5 lineup build line issue. Funny enough was also partly considering an s5 sportback but decides to go full send with the rs 😅
I got to drive the new RS5 a few weeks ago on some trips. I could not be in those seats for more than a few hours, they are so tight and exhausting, on top of the super stiff ride. I had an S5, an it was similar, but much softer on the suspension which helped. It's a great driving car and has good power, but I wish they made the ride smoother. Possibly with the base rims it isn't that stiff.
You want RS car and comfort???? Get a grip bruh
@@gain6786 Bruh, the RS5 is not even a true "sports car". More of a compromise, and a mix of different traits. The M550i does all of it for the same price
Did you know you could inflate and deflate the RS side bolsters in the seats? Also, if you think the RS5 was stiff then you'd hate the M3 and C63 lol. I've tested all three cars and the RS is by far the more comfortable car.
@@randyragy4592 Yes, I know lol! I owned an S5. The M3 is far comfier, lol.
Rims?
The brake dust can be fixed with a different brake pad, the soft limiter can be fixed with a res delete. If you really want a louder flashier car, get a supercar next time. The rs5 is just a luxury Sportscar remember?
LMAO come on bro.. wheels? You bought them. Buy another set, no car manufacturer is going to be able to put anything on a car that everyone likes. Curbing them? Any car dude. Color? You bought it that color. Bolster issues? Don’t but the extra sport version of a car lol. The other stuff valid gripes, and under warranty can get fixed. As for the wireless charging, it sucks for every car unfortunately. Nightmares lol
I have the same issue with the roof in my RS5. Sounds like a plastic pieace is rattling. Low speeds good roads no sound. High speed bad roads sounds like a ticking, rattling plastic sound.
I drive a 2019 s5 coupe and found it for 39k with 30k miles on it. the only problem is the seats get uncomfortable after a while.
I owned a 2021 Audi S5, and the seats are very tiring after 2 hours of driving.
Man I thought there was going to be like actual things to complain about. Sounds like you just complain a lot. The bolstering isn’t practical? 😂
stack your key fob in the cup holder maybe it can help for the annoying noise
just with the ambient lighting, the footwell area actually have lights, I have a 2019 S5B B9 & the footwell beatiful. unless the B9.5 has removed this which seem unusual
The footwell lights are white for the B9.5 facelift. I kinda like it though. It makes the car feel like less of a night club.
@mxlightingxm seems like they downgraded the facelift :(
The footwell should have ambient lighting. In the light settings, don’t choose the standard choices like Maritime. Instead go for individual and then choose your color and brightness for the footwell. I have no idea why Audi made this so confusing as I too thought my car had not footwell ambient lighting until I realized it was buried within the individual settings.
@@bbbbccc1717on a b9.5?
@@Chrisss98 Mine is a B9 (2019) but i don't think any changed between the B9 and B9.5 regarding ambient lighting. I've been in several other newer Audis and they all behave the same way. Footwell lights are nonexistent in the default choices (Maritime etc.) but if you go into the Individual settings, you can adjust color and brightness for the footwell.
I own an RS5 and wouldn’t change it for a BMW or AMG.
But only my choice.
It’s a brilliant car in every way.
Great daily drive, looks amazing and bloody quick enough.
Yeah I agree I have a B9 S4 (Prestige trim or no go!) as my winter beater and it's a great all around car. If Hondas had serious performance and refinement that's really what Audi delivers. A practical car but also a strong contender in many other out of scope categories. No over the top styling but still sexy AF. Etc.
I have a BMW E64 for the summer for sheer speed and performance and a Quattroporte (yes with the F139) for the performance luxury saloon rides over distances etc. I don't shop in either of those or go through the carwash and have to worry where I park and on and on... GREAT cars and turns heads can take to shows etc.. nowhere near as common as an S4... Store winters b/c high HP and rear wheel drive. No winter driving is even possible.
BUT... when you make a huge list of things to grade a car with, the S4 can go down the whole list. Those other two cars have to cross off a lot of items b/c they simply don't apply at all.
You should use Ferodo DS 2500 brake pads, I have them on my R33 GTR, there great and they don’t throw much dust around, Drive safe.
Adding a negative title to your video attracts attention. Nice!
Btw great car.
I have a 2yr old RS4 and Yes Audi have issues. Interior rattles (Dash and door) that drive me mad. Creaking driver seat. Both sorted with silicone grease and sound deadening tape.
Ride is firm. But it's a performance car.
Gloss interior/exterior panels look scratched. Can be sorted with a polish such as meguiars ultimate compound.
Find me any car that doesn't have issues and I'll find you rocking horse shit.
Sell the car, dude! buy a mbz and post a video showing how much you like it 18 months down the road.
Be happy, my drc makes Sounds Like a old Honda and it has only 18000km.
By the title and the emoji I thought this was going to give me second thoughts on buying one. Only to find out it’s just a dudes ocd and worrying about curbing nice rims, and other minor issues you will get in almost any car.
Thanks for the clickbait.
Roger Federer hat 👀
love the video! keep it up! Lets brake it next time lol
Let's do it brother!
clickbait! it's not funny anymore...
Good, informative video but had to thumb it down due to clickbait title :(
@OsirisPL thanks mate. Sorry but have to play the UA-cam clickbait game to get the channel off the ground. Still appreciate the view though 🙏🏼
Coming from m thinking of switching to rs. I know the rs are overall slower. Those aesthetics are captivating more so than the bmw m. Rs feels more premium. Having trouble deciding.
Any M is definitely a more raw of a car that would be funner in certain driving situations. But new gen RS is a well rounded refined product. Aesthetically appealing & just overall is a great total package. For me, when you are choosing a car especially if it's your one and only daily, it comes down to not solely fulfilling a functional checklist but also it needs to match your energy & personality. So decide for yourself but I think on the used market they are great value. Nowadays I'd look at a pre-facelift 2019 model if you are okay with it. The only reason I personally went with a new car is because I bought mine during the recent market madness and the stretch from used was insignificant.
@@antonio_medicigood advice buying used is ridiculous these days might as well buy new you get a better warranty as well too
A G82 M4 is a step above this in performance, technology and build quality
I just want to remind everyone in the coments that you dont buy an rs anything for a comfortable ride. How can you complain about the ride? Honestly they are not that harsh compared to other makes and they are supposed to be stiff,designed to be, thats where the performance comes from. Buy an a5 if you want a smoothe ride. Just sayin
This individual understands! I rs/s will have stiffer rides smh. I explained that to someone who said the r8 rode like trash. I told them that car is meant to perform on a track not bumpy messed up roads. People just don’t understand what they are buying and it’s core purpose
The M4 rides smoother, and if you want a car that does it all, you get the M550i. It has excellent handling, more power, a smooth ride, and even included maintenance.
@HVACRTECH-83 you’d be surprised the ride is actually very comfortable on it. My buddy got an m340i rear wheel variant and it’s a lot harsher than the rs5. Not even mentioning any of the m products.
@DMCarReviews disagree mate, I drover the m3, m4 previous gen and the m340i. All of them are significantly harsher than the rs5. And feels sportier besides the 340i. RS feel more refined and premium though. Just a matter of what you are looking for personally and what suits you.
@@antonio_medici I can drive the M340i for hours without getting tired. The ride and seats are excellent. I barely lasted 2 hours in the new RS5, it is one of the stiffest cars I ever been in. The cramped and tight seats don't help at all. You can feel every bump in the road. My friend pointed that out too. As far as refined and premium, have to give it to BMW all day long. The infotainment in the Audi is like from 2017... The BMW has a sporty but very comfortable ride.
a tune will fix that rev limiter
And a tune also voids the warranty lol
Facts
@jdmteggy2388 either will get rid or will tune and do some further fun upgrades after my warranty is over. Thinking stage 2 at least 😈
Poor kid needs to use clickbait to get the UA-cam Chanel better to help pay for the car he can't afford
Ok… you made a video for that, so why you didn’t choose an american car then? Maybe you would have 10 times more complains. Mustangs are beautiful, but there is no comparison in term of design and quality. Your Audi has a 5 stars interior and exterior, no doubt about it!!. No cheap plastic, superior leather quality, and a « German savoir-faire » that most of the american and japanese cars cannot achieve. You have too much dust on brakes? Why not choose the ceramic brake then? I can tell you it’s much better,! You complained about the alloy wheels? So why you didn’t choose other Audi Sport models? For your other issues, go to Audi dealer if the car is under warranty. There is no 100% satisfaction as you said. But I can tell you, after having my third Audi RS, you should consider yourself lucky to be part of this club… You are driving one of the most sophisticated and powerful car Audi has ever made. So I don’t find this video very useful… Sorry to be honest.
Nah man thank you all comments/thoughts/opinions are welcomed here :)
I have an 2023 a5 and thinking of upgrading to a rs5 in 3 years maybe. Do you think it’s worth the upgrade and are the seats in the rs5 as comfortable as the a5. I heard some comments saying that they are not which I don’t really believe but I’m just wondering.
Seats are great. And with massage too.
Test drive one.
You will buy it!
RS5 is AUDI’s premium coupe and it’s a great car in every way.
Next time, get Cadillac CT-5 V BLACKWING. You'll have all of the performance with none of the build quality issues and rattles.
I had a CTSV before my RS5 and you’re wrong lol
@scottandrews4822 to each their own but rs5 is a lot more class imo no offense to an American brand. Reflects my personality more and canyon carving would be a lot more fun in the audi. Obvi the high way it’s the other way around but that was not what I was personally looking for when buying a car.
kek good joke
@antonio_medici You'd e surprised. The Blackwing may hide itself from the Audi on a curvy road like the mountains. The magazine talk about its chassis and it is incredible. It's not your father's Caddy. At the very least, it sill stay on your bumper, given equal drivers. Drive one and you'll see. You may even buy a Cadillac. Lots of people have switched!
Please change your title. NIGHTMARE is very very misleading.
Here are some actual nightmares of cars I own.
B9 S4 - Rocker arm assembly - catastrophic engine failure (preventable with money)
BMW E64 - Premature rod bearing wear - catastrophic engine failure, Vanos line failure same result (preventable with a lot of money NOW. Wasn't possible a while back)
Quattroporte S (with the Ferrari F139 engine) - Variator issue - catastrophic engine failure (preventable with a pain in the ass tooth pull with Maerati to get the parts kit $3,900)
Those are "ownership nightmares"
What you have is a car you own that is issue free. You're essentially citing build quality.
You should buy a Chevy Malibu. I bet your title would be "I just bought an American DEATH TRAP"
haha you crack me up man. By the way I.E. or REVO is an amazing setup for our engine.
Est 680nhp to the wheels
0-60 in 2.7 seconds
¼mi in 10.4 seconds.
WITH STREET SLICKS! & E84