The most-reported RS 5 run is WUAAWCF58MA (2021 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for RS 5 model years 2018–2019.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi RS 5 has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every RS 5 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUAAWCF58MA•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 37 RS 5 VINs so far, most often 2019, 2018, 2023 builds.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Audi RS 5 owners report: Unknown Or Other, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Audi RS 5; the 1 below cover build years 2018 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V547000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2018–2019 |
19V547000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2018: 1 year on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi RS 5 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi RS 5 share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi RS 5 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 RS 5 runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RS 5 production run has the most complaints?
WUAAWCF58MA, a 2021 build, with 1 complaints. The typical RS 5 run has 1.
How many RS 5 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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