2021 Audi RS5 Review

Vehicle Overview Vehicle Specifications Specs Recalls

Vehicle Overview

2021 Audi RS5 has an enjoyable COUPE 2-DR body style. It is manufactured in Germany. The car has 2 variations available for its customers. 2021 Audi RS5 is seating 4 people. The engine type is 2.9L V6 DOHC 24V. The car has a large tank size capacity of 15.30 gallon. 2021 Audi RS5 uses 18 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the usage of gasoline comes to only 25 miles/gallon. The wheel of the vehicle's axle are AWD driveline. The tires are 265/35R Y which provide comfort and little to non friction. The overall length of the model is 185.90 in. The height of the vehicle is 54.00 in. which is kept as low as possible to keep the vehicle's center of gravity as close to the ground as possible. The Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price is $76,145 USD. The invoice price of the dealer comes to $188,495 USD. 2021 Audi RS5 has had 7 recalls in the past 4 years.

Year: 2021
Make: Audi
Model: RS5
Trims Available: 2
Made In: GERMANY
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 2.9L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Driveline: AWD
Seating: 4
MSRP: $$76,145 USD
MPG: 18 miles/gallon/25 miles/gallon
Tires: 265/35R Y
Tank Size: 15.30 gallon

Popular VINs

WUAAWCF50MA902951
WUAAWCF59MA902978
WUANWAF57MA902886

Popular VINs

WUAAWCF50MA902951
WUANWAF57MA902886
WUAAWCF59MA902978

Vehicle Specifications

year:

2021

Make:

Audi

Model:

RS5

Trim Level:

quattro Coupe

Manufactured In:

GERMANY

Production Seq. Number:

902886

Body Style:

COUPE 2-DR

Engine Type:

2.9L V6 DOHC 24V

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

8-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

AWD

Tank:

15.30 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

18 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

25 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

R&P

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Disc

Turning Diameter:

38.40 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Ind

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Coil

Tires:

265/35R Y

Front Headroom:

39.00 in.

Rear Headroom:

36.10 in.

Front Legroom:

41.30 in.

Rear Legroom:

32.70 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

55.30 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

50.70 in.

Front Hip Room:

Not on File

Rear Hip Room:

Not on File

Interior Trim:

Black w/Crescendo Red Stitching | Silver w/Rock Gray Stitching Nappa

Exterior Color:

Curb Weight-automatic:

3990 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

Not on File

Overall Length:

185.90 in.

Overall Width:

73.50 in.

Overall Height:

54.00 in.

Wheelbase:

108.90 in.

Ground Clearance:

Not on File

Track Front:

Not on File

Track Rear:

Not on File

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Not on File

Passenger Volume:

Not on File

Cargo Volume:

11.60 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

Not on File

Maximum Towing:

Not on File

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

Not on File

Maximum GVWR:

Not on File

Basic-duration:

48 month

Basic-distance:

50,000 mile

Powertrain-duration:

48 month

Powertrain-distance:

50,000 mile

Rust-duration:

144 month

Rust-distance:

Unlimited mile

MSRP:

$76,145 USD

Dealer Invoice:

Not on File

Destination Charge:

$1,045 USD

Child Safety Door Locks:

Not on File

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Std.

Power Door Locks:

Std.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Std.

4WD/AWD:

Std.

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Std.

Limited Slip Differential:

Std.

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Std.

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Std.

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Std.

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Std.

First Aid Kit:

Opt.

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Not on File

Keyless Entry:

Std.

Remote Ignition:

Std.

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Std.

Cruise Control:

Std.

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Not on File

Heated Steering Wheel:

Std.

Leather Steering Wheel:

Std.

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Std.

Telescopic Steering Column:

Std.

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Std.

Trip Computer:

Std.

AM/FM Radio:

Std.

Cassette Player:

Not on File

CD Player:

Not on File

CD Changer:

Not on File

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Opt.

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Not on File

Telematics System:

Not on File

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Std.

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Std.

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Std.

Front Power Memory Seat:

Not on File

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Std.

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Std.

Second Row Folding Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Not on File

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Std.

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Not on File

Automatic Headlights:

Std.

Daytime Running Lights:

Std.

Fog Lights:

Not on File

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Not on File

Rear Spoiler:

Opt.

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Not on File

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Std.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Not on File

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Not on File

Power Windows:

Std.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Std.

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Std.

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Not on File

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Not on File

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Not on File

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Safety & Recalls

Recall 234746 started on 10/05/2022 by MFR effecting 170,296 units.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 160495 started on 11/25/2020 by MFR effecting 5,426 units.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Consequence: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 160496 started on 11/25/2020 by MFR effecting 5,426 units.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Consequence: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 160827 started on 11/25/2020 by MFR effecting 5,426 units.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Consequence: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 160828 started on 11/25/2020 by MFR effecting 5,426 units.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Consequence: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 179798 started on 11/25/2020 by MFR effecting 5,426 units.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Consequence: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 179799 started on 11/25/2020 by MFR effecting 5,426 units.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Consequence: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2021 RS5 Trims and Configurations

2021 Audi RS5 quattro Hatchback

Engine: 2.9L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 miles/gallon
25 miles/gallon

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2021 Audi RS5 quattro Coupe

Engine: 2.9L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 18 miles/gallon
25 miles/gallon

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