Lot 918: 2019 Audi RS5

The 2019 Audi RS5 is generally considered a reliable high-performance sports car, especially compared to other vehicles in its class. With Audi’s solid build quality and the RS5’s strong 2.9L twin-turbo V6 (shared with Porsche), you can expect good longevity with proper care.

Common things to watch for:

• Transmission maintenance: The ZF 8-speed auto is robust, but owners strongly recommend following Audi’s maintenance schedule—particularly changing the transmission fluid around 20,000 miles (earlier than many cars)
• Fuel injectors: Some owners report occasional check engine lights related to fuel injection; regular inspections help prevent this
• Electronics: Rare ECU issues have been reported, though most occurred under warranty

Good news: The 2019 model year doesn’t have the rocker arm failure issues that affected some 2018 RS5s. And with only 23,560 miles—like this Glacier White example—you’re getting a car with plenty of life left.

Most owner reports on Edmunds and Audi forums are positive about reliability when maintenance is kept up. As with any performance Audi, budget a bit more for preventive maintenance than you would with a standard A4 or A5.

Want to see how this compares to other RS5s on the market? Check out the RS5 market page for more options!