Model year guide

2015 Audi RS 5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Audi RS 5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Audi RS 5 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Audi RS 5 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Audi RS 5 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2015 Audi RS 5.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Audi RS 5 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Audi RS 5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 531

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 531.

This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.

Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.

Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.

Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.

Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.

Bulletin TSB_2051095_12 · Sep 2026

This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.

Bulletin TSB_2068999_5 · Structure · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.

Bulletin TSB_2074436_3 · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.

Bulletin TSB_2067132_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).

Bulletin TSB_2069078_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RS 5 CABRIOLET. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2015 Audi RS 5 trims & engines on record

Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 450 hp

2015 Audi RS 5 vehicles on record

Other Audi RS 5 model years

2015 Audi RS 5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Audi RS 5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi RS 5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi RS 5 get?

The 2015 Audi RS 5 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.