Audi S5 owners have reported 7 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems |
Steering defective - do not drive vehicle warning on cluster. Almost impossible to turn steering wheel. Thank goodness did not happen at highway speed. Only 50k miles. Ymm not one in the extended warranty that was offered by Audi with this issue. Read details...
Electric power steering fails with either water infiltration into the controller, or with severe cold weather. This issue is known by Audi USA by they are refusing to address the issue. In mn in the month of 2/2019 3 Audi dealers each told me that they each replaced 20+ steering racks due to this Read details...
My 2015 Audi S5 is getting faults on the steering after driving in the rain one night while driving a red light turn on and had lose all power steering and was nearly un-drivable. Description NHTSA recall number the affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down Read details...