RS5 almost out of warranty....

[zhclvn]

Is there anyone with a high mileage RS5? What problems am i looking forward to?
I drive the car hard so I dont think Carbon Cleaning will be a problem but that was something that need to be addressed.

The car has gotten oil changes and such every 10K with Audi Care.
Only thing I am worried about is the engine and transmission.

[PEM]

There was a thread a while back where people were talking about their higher mileage RS. Pretty much aside from normal wear and tear, it's just carbon build up.

[ICU2]

Is there anyone with a high mileage RS5? What problems am i looking forward to?
I drive the car hard so I dont think Carbon Cleaning will be a problem but that was something that need to be addressed.

The car has gotten oil changes and such every 10K with Audi Care.
Only thing I am worried about is the engine and transmission.

Given that we both have 2013's , just wondering what you refer to as high mileage? > than 75000 miles? 90 etc... Mine has ~ 13500 @ the moment & curious as to where yours sits currently & what if anything you have had issues with. A;so have the Audi Care but I'll be changing my oil Q 5000 like clockwork. I just don't think any filter is good for 10000 miles but that's MHO.

[zhclvn]

Given that we both have 2013's , just wondering what you refer to as high mileage? > than 75000 miles? 90 etc... Mine has ~ 13500 @ the moment & curious as to where yours sits currently & what if anything you have had issues with. A;so have the Audi Care but I'll be changing my oil Q 5000 like clockwork. I just don't think any filter is good for 10000 miles but that's MHO.

48500. I change oil at every 10K but that is just me.

[superswiss]

I think @essfour has the highest mileage RS5 around here. Something over mostly problem free 50k miles. I'm at ~39k miles and haven't really had anything major after the initial known issues. If I remember correctly the last issue was the known problematic fuel pump that finally gave out on mine. I'm trying to decide if I should go for an extended warranty myself, however, the car seems to be reliable. I drive it hard, too, so I do have above average wear and tear for sure, but that stuff is not covered anyway. I would try to get the MMI hardware exchange done if you haven't done it already and get the latest firmware before your warranty runs out and also get this transmission update done.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2013-2...1420682851828/

[Leavinu]

If I remember correctly the last issue was the known problematic fuel pump that finally gave out on mine.

Can someone elaborate on this one? First I've seen of this fuel pump reference.

[superswiss]

Can someone elaborate on this one? First I've seen of this fuel pump reference.

Some of the early RS5s received bad fuel pumps. I don't think it was ever clarified if it was just a bad batch or poor design. There were several threads maybe 10 months ago or something like that. Some had their vehicle in the shop for weeks, because there were no fuel pumps in the supply chain. Audi didnt expect them to fail.

[jpenneck]

I would try to get the MMI hardware exchange done if you haven't done it already and get the latest firmware before your warranty runs out and also get this transmission update done.

What MMI hardware exchange are you referring to ?

[superswiss]

What MMI hardware exchange are you referring to ?

There are actually two possible hardware exchanges. The first one is exchanging the cellular radio with an updated one. This exchange is currently only offered in markets where T-Mo has upgraded their network. In those markets you'll find yourself being downgraded to 2G. They did the switch here in NorCal back in September. The original radio in the 2013 units doesn't support the new frequency bands that T-Mo is moving to. The new radio supports those bands and also fully supports AT&T and the faster HSPA/HSPA+ networks. The original radio only supports the slow UMTS network. MY2014+ already come with the updated modem.

The second one is exchanging the entire 5F module with a redesigned unit. That's the entire MMI head unit with CPU, harddisk, radio, everything (you'll get updated maps for free as well). The original design has a known hardware issue, that causes it too lose and fail to reacquire the GPS signal or never acquire a signal in the first place. You may not notice this for a while, because in the absence of a GPS signal, the nav uses signals from the ECU such as speed, travel direction, steering angle etc. to approximate your current position based on the last known location. Sooner or later it will place you in a large body of water or otherwise miles away from your actual location, though. Owners who park in an underground structure have noticed this early on as the system fails to acquire the GPS signal once emerging from the underground structure. This issue dosen't affect just 2013 models. It affects all models with the MMI 3G+ up to about the first half of MY2015, when they finally figured out what's going on and redesigned the head unit.

[Leavinu]

Very informative thread.

[essfour]

Yep - still trouble free north of 50k on my car... although the other day I did get a blinking engine light for less than 10 seconds before it went away. I let my buddy borrow my Vag-Com last year and still havent gotten it back so I wasnt able to check which code I threw. If I had to guess it was a small misfire on cold start up, but this could also be the beginning sign that I need to do a carbon clean - all in all nothing serious to worry about imo.

The things that could break/wear out on this car are things that Audi wouldnt cover anyway. Aside from the warped brake rotor and hpfp issue that some cars were delivered with there's not much else to worry about - and both of those issues would be sussed out much earlier into an ownership cycle, so if you make it to 50k+ without those things rearing their heads then I'd like to think you'd be in the clear...

I'd like to think I'll keep this car forever... but something tells me come spring I will have a manual V8 Vantage+Forerunner TRD Pro combo replacing the RS...

[ICU2]

Some of the early RS5s received bad fuel pumps. I don't think it was ever clarified if it was just a bad batch or poor design. There were several threads maybe 10 months ago or something like that. Some had their vehicle in the shop for weeks, because there were no fuel pumps in the supply chain. Audi didnt expect them to fail.

Was wondering if any others "hear" the slight whine of their RS5. Just started noticing it on mine & was wondering if this might be the fuel pump. Even my CFO noticed it driving over the weekend. If that's not it, anybody else have any ideas on shaft the slight shine/hymn noise is?


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[superswiss]

Was wondering if any others "hear" the slight whine of their RS5. Just started noticing it on mine & was wondering if this might be the fuel pump. Even my CFO noticed it driving over the weekend. If that's not it, anybody else have any ideas on shaft the slight shine/hymn noise is?


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I'm not sure exactly what noise you are describing, but there is a whine noise from the intake at higher rpms if you give it some beans. I only notice it on canyon runs in the higher rpms. During normal driving, I can't say I notice any whining.


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[ICU2]

This hymn/whine is noticeable @ idle mostly. Kind of sounds similar to a power steering pump that's maxed out by turning the wheel All the way to one side.


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[ICU2]

I'll try to take some audio/visual w/the iPhone tomorrow & post. That should help more than anything.


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[Runge]

Can someone elaborate on this one? First I've seen of this fuel pump reference.

I had my lower fuel pump replaced a few weeks ago on my 2014. CEL but still ran fine. PN 8K0919051AJ. Replaced under warranty. Dealer mentioned there was a TSB out for it.

Miles on car - 13,000km (8100miles). Only 18 months old

[Jimmy ny]

That the first I heard of fuel pump issue.


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[zhclvn]

I called AoA yesterday and they said they only had 2 recalls/repairs for the vehicle and both performed. I heard that there was a new TSB but they couldnt find it yesterday.

[Jimmy ny]

I called AoA yesterday and they said they only had 2 recalls/repairs for the vehicle and both performed. I heard that there was a new TSB but they couldnt find it yesterday.

Do you know what the TSB's were for?


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[Runge]

I called AoA yesterday and they said they only had 2 recalls/repairs for the vehicle and both performed. I heard that there was a new TSB but they couldnt find it yesterday.

TSB for me which WO has " found fault for low fuel pressure, found TSB #2037739/2, Checked MVB for fuel pump duty cycle. Below Spec ordered new pump as per TSB."


Transmission TSB - 2039267/1

My dealer did a transmission update yesterday in my RS5. "SVM update to Trans control unit". "TSB2039267/1". Only drove it a few miles but it seems better? Tech told me higher pressures are being used in the transmission.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mission-Update

[AirmattRS5]

Like many have said, hpfp and warped rotors, both of which shows up pretty early in the ownership and covered under warranty. For the most part, it's been a hassle-free experience for me in the last 15k mi.

[zhclvn]

Like many have said, hpfp and warped rotors, both of which shows up pretty early in the ownership and covered under warranty. For the most part, it's been a hassle-free experience for me in the last 15k mi.

HPFP?

I have Carbon Ceramics soo I am good :D but other than that Im worrying about other issues.

[Runge]

Like many have said, hpfp and warped rotors, both of which shows up pretty early in the ownership and covered under warranty. For the most part, it's been a hassle-free experience for me in the last 15k mi.

HPFP? I haven't seen any threads about issues with RS5 and HPFP..?

[ICU2]

Well, the humm/whine noise remains, took it over to my trusted Indy shop & the dealership. Both agree - hearing the humm/whine but neither would speculate much on what it is. Going in next week to the dealership to discover where it's coming from but definitely the front.


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[superswiss]

Oh that's normal. That's how the RS5 sounds at idle. It does seem a bit louder in your case, but maybe that's just the recording. It might be the electric oil pump or pumps in the transmission. It sometimes shuts off and then comes back, which is why I'm speculating it's the oil pump. The oil pump in the RS5 only runs when it's needed.

[AirmattRS5]

Well, the humm/whine noise remains, took it over to my trusted Indy shop & the dealership. Both agree - hearing the humm/whine but neither would speculate much on what it is. Going in next week to the dealership to discover where it's coming from but definitely the front.


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http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Pump-Question

A few users in here who has experienced the humming noise and it was traced back to the fp. Not saying it's a common thing (since like everyone here, the rs5 has been fantastic reliability-wise), but it has happened. Mine was a victim with a CEL as well and they replaced the fuel pump module.

[ICU2]

Odd thing is, I don't recall hearing it until rather recently. Maybe it is normal but I 'd rather be sure. No CEL's ,or any other issue, just that annoying humm/whine. Thx for the responds & I'll keep you guys posted. I'll make sure to take the TSB # in w/the upcoming dealership visit just to be sure.


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[superswiss]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Pump-Question

A few users in here who has experienced the humming noise and it was traced back to the fp. Not saying it's a common thing (since like everyone here, the rs5 has been fantastic reliability-wise), but it has happened. Mine was a victim with a CEL as well and they replaced the fuel pump module.

I remember this thread now. Actually, it was traced to the transmission cooler pump and it's normal. However, for some the tubing wasn't insulated properly from the steering and the vibration transferred and could be felt in the steering wheel.

[ICU2]

Thx, I'll make a point of letting them know - this as well. Just something else to rule out.


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