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Year 2017
Make Audi
Model S5
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 3L
Made in GERMANY
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| Generation | Name | Years | Platform | Body | Key changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B8 | Typ 8T/8F | 2008-2012 | Volkswagen Group MLB | 2-door coupe, 2-door cabriolet, 5-door Sportback | Launch generation with 4.2L naturally aspirated V8 (354 hp) in coupe; Sportback and Cabriolet got supercharged 3.0L V6 (333 hp); quattro AWD standard; 6-speed manual or Tiptronic; LED daytime running lights introduced |
| B8.5 | Typ 8T/8F (facelift) | 2013-2016 | Volkswagen Group MLB | 2-door coupe, 2-door cabriolet, 5-door Sportback | V8 replaced by supercharged 3.0L V6 (333 hp) across all body styles; redesigned LED headlights and A6-style grille; 7-speed S tronic standard; stop-start tech added for better fuel economy |
| B9 | Typ F5 | 2018-2024 | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo | 2-door coupe, 2-door cabriolet, 5-door Sportback | All-new 3.0L twin-turbo V6 TFSI (349 hp, 369 lb-ft); 8-speed ZF Tiptronic replaced dual-clutch; virtual cockpit and MMI touch response; Sportback first sold in North America (2018 MY); mild facelift in 2020 with updated styling |
| B10 | Typ F6 | 2025-present | Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) | 5-door Sportback, 5-door Avant (estate) | Coupe and cabriolet discontinued; S5 replaces both S4 and S5 nameplates going forward; 3.0L V6 TFSI with 48V mild-hybrid tech; all-new digital cabin with curved OLED displays; Avant estate body style offered for first time |
| Generation | NHTSA | IIHS |
|---|---|---|
| B8/B8.5 (2008-2016) | Not rated | Not rated (based on A5 platform) |
| B9 (2018-2024) | Not rated | Not rated (based on A5 platform) |
| B10 (2025-present) | Not rated | Not rated |
Total recalls: 3
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
|
20V737000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TAIL LIGHTS
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. |
|
21V295000 |
SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. |
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21V606000 |
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER: RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Annual Maintenance | Repair Range | Insurance | Depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,200-$1,600 | $400-$3,500 per visit | $1,800-$2,600/year (varies by age and location) | 45-55% |
Our free VIN decoder provides instant access to your car's information in three simple steps:
| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Manufacturing country: GERMANY |
| 2 | A | Manufacturer: Audi |
| 3 | U | Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR |
| 4 | C | Model: S5 |
| 5 | 4 | Body Style: Coupe |
| 6 | A |
Cylinders: 6 Engine Displacement (L): 3 Engine HP: 333 Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline |
| 7 | F |
Trim: S5 quattro Transmission Style: Automatic |
| 8 | R | Safety/Restraint: - |
| 9 | 1 | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | H | Model year: 2017 |
| 11 | A | Plant Information: INGOLSTADT GERMANY |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
The Audi S5 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi S5 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
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