5 Things You Love and 5 Things You Hate about your RS5!!!!!

[Ed99]

Hi Members,

I thought it would be cool to see what everyone thinks about top 5 things they love and hate about their RS5:

5 Things I Like:

1) The Styling is gorgeous with practicality of good trunk space
2) I don't see many RS5 on the road. Not like M3 are everywhere like a dime and a dozen.
3) Decent on the gas since it is a RS product.
4) Love that Audi doesn't charge extra for Nardo Grey!!
5) Great handling and comfort when you want it to be...great daily driver!!

5 Things I Dislike:

1) Wish we had more than 500hp to keep up with the M and AMG's
2) HUD, Red Brakes, Rear Heating Seats, and Carbon Optics should be standard for RS products and not had to pay extra for it.
3) Car doesn't appear to be tune friendly and we see issues with launches blowing differentials
4) Car tends to be jerky and not sure if this is a known issue for RS5 only. RPM's all of a sudden would go up during idle and car would shake a bit. Happens more often in cold weather.
5) When braking at low speed sometimes there is a clicking noise coming from the front wheel and Audi said this is normal?? Not sure if this happened to anyone else. That clicking noise is quite annoying.

Overall still a great car to drive and to own!! Since the next generation is coming out in a year or so can't wait to see what that would look like and hopefully fix some of the kinks here and maybe Audi can take this list to improve on.

[JohnEnglish]

1) A tune can fix this if it's a big deal to you.
2) They all do that to keep the base price down.
3) Not sure what this is about. There are several tunes available for the RS5 as well as at least one TCU tune as well (034 Motorsport which I highly recommend if you get an ECU tune). Please post links where people have blown their differentials on a tuned RS5; I would be interested to see them. I'm only aware of 2 snapped front half shafts from tuned cars.
4) Never experienced this with my RS5.
5) Never experienced this either. Sounds like a wheel bearing issue.

[Zombie5150]

My list isn’t actually love/hate. More along the lines of like/dislike. I did lots of research before the purchase. If there had been things I really hated, I never would have bought it.

LIKES:
1). Styling
2). Build quality
3). Driving enjoyment/handling
4). Somewhat unique car on the road (at least in my area)
5). Cargo area and back seat are plenty big enough for me

DISLIKES:
1). Not a fan of the IPad, I’d rather have the screen integrated.
2). Audi’s communication through the ordering process could be better.
3). Piano black center console.
4). Limited drivers area storage.
5). Massage seats should stay on longer than 10 minutes.

[Dan99]

Likes:

1) It's a performance oriented car that is a great daily driver. It's capable on the track, but it does not punish you on the street.

2) Interior. It's just a nice place to be.

3) Power. It is faster than most vehicles on the road, by a lot, and I still get decent mileage.

4) DRC. I use Auto for daily driving, Comfort for a load of passengers, and Dynamic on the track. When tire pressures are correct I get normal passenger car understeer in Comfort, neutral handling in Auto with the ability to induce slight oversteer with the throttle, and oversteer in Dynamic at all speeds and moreso under throttle.

5) Sport mode. I like that Sport allows you to modify the engine/transmission settings independent of the DRC ride quality. Most other cars tie engine response to suspension settings and the only way to get the most responsive engine is to go to a more aggressive suspension setting. Audi allows me to have a responsive drive train in Comfort.

6) I know you only asked for 5 things, but I had to add another one. I like the wheel controller for the MMI over the touch screen in the newer models. It's much easier to use while driving. For example, all I have to do is spin the wheel to zoom the navigation map in or out, and I don't even need to lift my wrist from the shift handle to do it. And, the MMI maintains the zoom level I choose while it continues to track the location of the car without having to re-center the display.

Dislikes:

1) I'm not a fan of the ZF transmission. It's better tuned, but it still lacks the immediacy of a manual or dual-clutch transmission.

2) Not enough usable storage space in the main cabin.

3) No designated place to store the jack so that it is not visible in the trunk.

4) The brake life is significantly shorter than any other car I have owned, and more expensive to replace.

5) The voice commands can be very frustrating at times.

[VVG]

Likes:

1. Stunningly good looks outside and in.
2. Plenty of power anywhere, anytime.
3. Amazing mix of practicality and performance.
4. Still quite rare overall
5. Great suspension (2022 model)

Dislikes:

1. Stock wheels/tires are a bit small for this car. Would have loved to have seen 285 on 10" wide wheels as OEM.
2. ZF transmission is jerky in Sport
3. Wish the MMI screen was better integrated into the design of the dash
4. Wish there was an alcantara headliner option
5. Exhaust tone needs to be a bit more aggressive

Overall, I simply love the car. It is my daily driver coming from a Macan GTS. The Macan was solid, and Porsche build quality is a notch above Audi for sure, however, while the Macan was a fun, quick, small SUV, I didn't necessarily look forward to every time I got into it. I do with the RS5.

[Lethalsouls]

While in for year two service, went next door to BMW to check out the 8 series. I like the style and the m8 is a rocket. Was considering ordering one for a last 600 hp ice hurray.

However after sitting in one, I appreciate the sight lines in the RS5. It's perfect for daily and sporty drives.

You can't see shit in an 8 series. Out the front is like pulling the bench seat out of a Plymouth Fury and sitting on a stool. Cresting a hill is handing the wheel to Jesus, for only he knows what lies beneath the event horizon that is the hood. Anything closer than 6 feet better be 3 foot or higher because that is the mystery (death) zone. The view out of a camaro might be better. Good thing the interior is okay because that's all you'll see when you're running over curbs, dogs, small humans ect.

Out the rear is like looking out the porthole of the cheapest room on the Titanic. There's shit out there, but making it out at a glance isn't happening.

Additionally the M8 steering wheel is thick. Like gripping coke cans, okay not really. It's at least twice the girth of its deutsch brethren. It feels weird not being able to wrap a hand fully around it.

In short, the RS5 is great to drive. I feel safe driving it at any speed. I appreciate how perfect these cars are. I've disavowed the m8, might be okay for a 2nd car. It would suck as a daily driver.

My only dislikes are the 034 test car isn't my car. I also would have liked CCB all around stock. I get its not needed and different pads can cut down on dust so it's a bit petty.

[Ed99]

Likes:

1. Stunningly good looks outside and in.
2. Plenty of power anywhere, anytime.
3. Amazing mix of practicality and performance.
4. Still quite rare overall
5. Great suspension (2022 model)

Dislikes:

1. Stock wheels/tires are a bit small for this car. Would have loved to have seen 285 on 10" wide wheels as OEM.
2. ZF transmission is jerky in Sport
3. Wish the MMI screen was better integrated into the design of the dash
4. Wish there was an alcantara headliner option
5. Exhaust tone needs to be a bit more aggressive

Overall, I simply love the car. It is my daily driver coming from a Macan GTS. The Macan was solid, and Porsche build quality is a notch above Audi for sure, however, while the Macan was a fun, quick, small SUV, I didn't necessarily look forward to every time I got into it. I do with the RS5.

I know I started this thread with 5 only but your Dislikes #1, #3, #4, and #5 was also on my hate lists as well but decided they were not my top 5.

#1: Compared to M and AMG's they had wider wheels stance.
#3: A bit outdated and the RS5 dash and screen should be moving towards like the RS6/7
#4: Again with M and AMG most comes with Alcantara rooflines. Ours feels a bit cheap.
#5: Again with M and AMG, their exhaust notes appear to sound louder than ours.

[DCB1951]

Likes:
1) Exterior styling
2) Scroll wheel on the center console (B9.0 only)
3) Big round tachometer combined with speedometer and gear selection (B9.0 only again?)
4) Gear selection and oil temp in HUD
5) Its versatility is unmatched; great daily driver, awesome Grand Touring car, track-capable sports car. As StraightPipes calls it, "the Swiss Army Knife of cars."

Dislikes:
1) No handle grips in the driver's and front passenger's headliner over their doors. WTF.
2) Can't substitute digital tachometer for laptimer in HUD (I got around that with Torque Pro on my Android mated to a magnetic vent mount)
3) Drive Select should be on the steering wheel and steering wheel heater button should be on the dashboard
4) Steering wheel heater button should have an on/off LED on it
5) ZF 8 transmission could be a lot tighter, and the ECU could come out of the factory a bit stronger. It shouldn't be necessary to have this platform tuned. That being said, I am eyeing the 034 Dynamic Bundle package right now.

[Burrcold]

Likes:

1) Styling (kind of a common theme here) - everything from the body styling, the lights, and the wheel options look fantastic.
2) Engine and transmission performance (in Dynamic)
3) DRC Suspension (B9.5)
4) B&O stereo
5) Comfortable and well laid out cabin

Dislikes:

1) Engine response in Auto and/or Comfort mode. Could have been a bit more reactive without having to go to Dynamic.
2) Interior rattles - good build quality but annoying rattles and squeaks here and there (improvements made on the B9.5 but still not near as buttoned down as a comparable BMW).
3) Interior again - should have had an option for a leather dash and door card tops. Almost every car in this segment offers this.
4) Weight and size - handing is good for the most part, but the size can't be masked when really hustling it around the twisties.
5) Steering - very accurate but wish it was a bit more weighted in Dynamic at least. Keep the super light feel for Comfort and Auto.
6) Honorable mention - no ventilated seats (I'd gladly give up massaging seats for ventilation).

[Burrcold]

2. ZF transmission is jerky in Sport

The 034 Motorsport transmission mount insert really helps to almost eliminate the jerkiness in Dynamic.

[VVG]

The 034 Motorsport transmission mount insert really helps to almost eliminate the jerkiness in Dynamic.

Good to know. Have you any experience with the other 034 "bits" for the RS5?

[VVG]

Likes:

1) Styling (kind of a common theme here) - everything from the body styling, the lights, and the wheel options look fantastic.
2) Engine and transmission performance (in Dynamic)
3) DRC Suspension (B9.5)
4) B&O stereo
5) Comfortable and well laid out cabin

Speaking of this......I was quite pleasantly surprised by how the system sounded in the 2022 cars. From what I had read, I was expecting much worse. While it could use a bit more low end punch, almost all OEM systems have this issue. Other than that, I find the sound quality to be quite nice. Not high level audiophile grade, but nice enough for sure.

[Burrcold]

Good to know. Have you any experience with the other 034 "bits" for the RS5?

I only have the transmission insert and their strut bar. Both I've found to be inexpensive, high quality, and they do their jobs as advertised. Just trying to decide on what's next!

Speaking of this......I was quite pleasantly surprised by how the system sounded in the 2022 cars. From what I had read, I was expecting much worse. While it could use a bit more low end punch, almost all OEM systems have this issue. Other than that, I find the sound quality to be quite nice. Not high level audiophile grade, but nice enough for sure.

I was pleasantly surprised that the sound quality improved from an already good system in my previous B9. Not sure if they changed the speakers, amp, or just optimized the sound profile. Whatever they did for the B9.5 it sounds great.

[oohnoo]

Likes:
1: Styling is amazing. Those curves
2: Interior comfort and layout is second to none. Love the multiple volume and preset locations
3: Get up and go, ohh that exhaust. Even more so with a tune :)
4: Sportback hatch, dame is it huge, I put four 20" wheels/tires in it the other day, 3 standing and one on the floor
5: Comfort Select, love that I can change it to be aggressive for me and also tone it all down and make it nice/comfty and quite for my wife

Dislikes:
1: MMI screen. Why can't they intergrate it into the dash! Seems like a cheap way out as they have it in other models
2: Small glove box, can't even fit the manual in there. But love the umbrella/gun storage
3: Small center console storage, can fit the phone on there and a few pens.
4: Small door pockets
5: Cup holders, really couldn't have moved them back at least 1 inch where the large cups aren't against the select buttons. At least I removed the grippers inside them to make cup removal easier







You can change the function of the steering wheel button for Drive Select, done it on mine

Likes:
1) Exterior styling
2) Scroll wheel on the center console (B9.0 only)
3) Big round tachometer combined with speedometer and gear selection (B9.0 only again?)
4) Gear selection and oil temp in HUD
5) Its versatility is unmatched; great daily driver, awesome Grand Touring car, track-capable sports car. As StraightPipes calls it, "the Swiss Army Knife of cars."

Dislikes:
1) No handle grips in the driver's and front passenger's headliner over their doors. WTF.
2) Can't substitute digital tachometer for laptimer in HUD (I got around that with Torque Pro on my Android mated to a magnetic vent mount)
3) Drive Select should be on the steering wheel and steering wheel heater button should be on the dashboard
4) Steering wheel heater button should have an on/off LED on it
5) ZF 8 transmission could be a lot tighter, and the ECU could come out of the factory a bit stronger. It shouldn't be necessary to have this platform tuned. That being said, I am eyeing the 034 Dynamic Bundle package right now.

[Ed99]

Likes:

1) Styling (kind of a common theme here) - everything from the body styling, the lights, and the wheel options look fantastic.
2) Engine and transmission performance (in Dynamic)
3) DRC Suspension (B9.5)
4) B&O stereo
5) Comfortable and well laid out cabin

Dislikes:

1) Engine response in Auto and/or Comfort mode. Could have been a bit more reactive without having to go to Dynamic.
2) Interior rattles - good build quality but annoying rattles and squeaks here and there (improvements made on the B9.5 but still not near as buttoned down as a comparable BMW).
3) Interior again - should have had an option for a leather dash and door card tops. Almost every car in this segment offers this.
4) Weight and size - handing is good for the most part, but the size can't be masked when really hustling it around the twisties.
5) Steering - very accurate but wish it was a bit more weighted in Dynamic at least. Keep the super light feel for Comfort and Auto.
6) Honorable mention - no ventilated seats (I'd gladly give up massaging seats for ventilation).

Agree big time with your Dislike #3: AMG's they all come with leather and stitching on their dash and door car tops along with Alcantara roof lines.

[Burrcold]

Agree big time with your Dislike #3: AMG's they all come with leather and stitching on their dash and door car tops along with Alcantara roof lines.

Makes such a big difference in the luxury element of these cars.

[Ed99]

Makes such a big difference in the luxury element of these cars.

Totally agree and that was one of the things I noticed right away was the roof line looked cheap and the dash looked plastic!!! Maybe the next generation 2024 RS5 will have it. I was hoping they would make some interior changes for the RS5 9.5 but not.

[Burrcold]

Totally agree and that was one of the things I noticed right away was the roof line looked cheap and the dash looked plastic!!! Maybe the next generation 2024 RS5 will have it. I was hoping they would make some interior changes for the RS5 9.5 but not.

Hopefully the B10 will offer it, unfortunately you'll be waiting longer than the 2024 model year to find out (for the RS5 anyway).

[DCB1951]

You can change the function of the steering wheel button for Drive Select, done it on mine

Unless I'm mistaken, that's not possible on the round heated steering wheel. There is no asterisk (user configurable) button on that steering wheel. The heater button takes its place, and there is no other way to control the heater without that button.

If there is another way other than replacing the steering wheel (which I am not interested in doing), I'm all ears.

[Burrcold]

Unless I'm mistaken, that's not possible on the round heated steering wheel. There is no asterisk (user configurable) button on that steering wheel. The heater button takes its place, and there is no other way to control the heater without that button.

If there is another way other than replacing the steering wheel (which I am not interested in doing), I'm all ears.

You are correct, the heated wheel button takes the place of the assignable * button on the steering wheel in the B9 cars. The only way to change drive modes is with the drive mode select on the center console. Replacing the steering wheel is the only option to have any further functionality.

[VVG]

You are correct, the heated wheel button takes the place of the assignable * button on the steering wheel in the B9 cars. The only way to change drive modes is with the drive mode select on the center console. Replacing the steering wheel is the only option to have any further functionality.

Hmmm..... on my round/heated wheel, the RS button/heating button is on the right side and the left is the View/ *. You toggle up or down to engage the function. I have the * programmed for my garage door.

[Burrcold]

Hmmm..... on my round/heated wheel, the RS button/heating button is on the right side and the left is the View/ *. You toggle up or down to engage the function. I have the * programmed for my garage door.

You have a B9.5...the B9 had a different steering wheel.

[dal59]

Can't say I actually hate anything about the car.
I love the way it drives, looks, comfort and rarity. However, as others have said, I would appreciate more storage room up front, definitely more power from the factory and as I get older, wish it was a little easier to get in and out of the car. :)

[Uncle Buck]

I don't have any real dislikes - I will eventually add the 034 Stage 1 bundle when the warranty is expired. Maybe some minor stance adjustments.

One of the disikes above has a good solution - The manual fits perfectly in the storage space to the left of the wheel.

[VVG]

I don't have any real dislikes - I will eventually add the 034 Stage 1 bundle when the warranty is expired. Maybe some minor stance adjustments.

One of the disikes above has a good solution - The manual fits perfectly in the storage space to the left of the wheel.

I never understood the concept of waiting until the warranty expires to tune one's car. The car isn't any less likely to have a problem. If you tune a car with a warranty and have a problem, you have to pay for it. If you tune a car out of warranty and have a problem you still have to pay for it.

Also, an older engine with more fatigue and wearing of parts is probably more likely to have a problem than something newer. In the past, I have typically waited about 3-4000 miles to make sure there weren't any glaring defects in the engine before tuning. When the car hits around 50-60,000 miles, is actually when I remove the tune and go back to stock, as the engine and all the plumbing and piping is less robust by that time and less able to handle the extra mechanical and thermal stresses put on by a tuned ECU. I typically keep cars 5-6 years and/or 60-70,000 miles.

[Ed99]

I never understood the concept of waiting until the warranty expires to tune one's car. The car isn't any less likely to have a problem. If you tune a car with a warranty and have a problem, you have to pay for it. If you tune a car out of warranty and have a problem you still have to pay for it.

Also, an older engine with more fatigue and wearing of parts is probably more likely to have a problem than something newer. In the past, I have typically waited about 3-4000 miles to make sure there weren't any glaring defects in the engine before tuning. When the car hits around 50-60,000 miles, is actually when I remove the tune and go back to stock, as the engine and all the plumbing and piping is less robust by that time and less able to handle the extra mechanical and thermal stresses put on by a tuned ECU. I typically keep cars 5-6 years and/or 60-70,000 miles.

I agree with you because I don't wait as well lol!!! I let the mods begin after 2-3 months of ownership after I get familiarize with the car!!!! I want to enjoy the mods while I own the car and not afterwards because I probably end up selling the car after warranty is over.

[Burrcold]

I never understood the concept of waiting until the warranty expires to tune one's car. The car isn't any less likely to have a problem. If you tune a car with a warranty and have a problem, you have to pay for it. If you tune a car out of warranty and have a problem you still have to pay for it.

Also, an older engine with more fatigue and wearing of parts is probably more likely to have a problem than something newer. In the past, I have typically waited about 3-4000 miles to make sure there weren't any glaring defects in the engine before tuning. When the car hits around 50-60,000 miles, is actually when I remove the tune and go back to stock, as the engine and all the plumbing and piping is less robust by that time and less able to handle the extra mechanical and thermal stresses put on by a tuned ECU. I typically keep cars 5-6 years and/or 60-70,000 miles.

I presume most people wait until the warranty is expired to tune a car, because they want to use the warranty if there is engine trouble within the warranty period. If you have engine trouble and you are tuned, you can more than likely say goodbye to the warranty picking up the tab.

[Ed99]

I presume most people wait until the warranty is expired to tune a car, because they want to use the warranty if there is engine trouble within the warranty period. If you have engine trouble and you are tuned, you can more than likely say goodbye to the warranty picking up the tab.

Agree and tuning is not for everyone as the car is plenty fast enough for a daily driver. My mods are usually lowering, wheels, and some cosmetic add ons which won't effect the warranties.

I would only tune a car if I am into 1/4 miles runs etc but I am not.

[kmarei]

While in for year two service, went next door to BMW to check out the 8 series. I like the style and the m8 is a rocket. Was considering ordering one for a last 600 hp ice hurray.

However after sitting in one, I appreciate the sight lines in the RS5. It's perfect for daily and sporty drives.

You can't see shit in an 8 series. Out the front is like pulling the bench seat out of a Plymouth Fury and sitting on a stool. Cresting a hill is handing the wheel to Jesus, for only he knows what lies beneath the event horizon that is the hood. Anything closer than 6 feet better be 3 foot or higher because that is the mystery (death) zone. The view out of a camaro might be better. Good thing the interior is okay because that's all you'll see when you're running over curbs, dogs, small humans ect.

Out the rear is like looking out the porthole of the cheapest room on the Titanic. There's shit out there, but making it out at a glance isn't happening.

Additionally the M8 steering wheel is thick. Like gripping coke cans, okay not really. It's at least twice the girth of its deutsch brethren. It feels weird not being able to wrap a hand fully around it.

In short, the RS5 is great to drive. I feel safe driving it at any speed. I appreciate how perfect these cars are. I've disavowed the m8, might be okay for a 2nd car. It would suck as a daily driver.

My only dislikes are the 034 test car isn't my car. I also would have liked CCB all around stock. I get its not needed and different pads can cut down on dust so it's a bit petty.

i was cross shopping the M850i and the RS5
M850 is longer
and is smaller in the front and back seats
why the heck would i get it?
i can fit adults in the back on my rs5
i would not in the 8 series

[kmarei]

Likes:

1) Styling (kind of a common theme here) - everything from the body styling, the lights, and the wheel options look fantastic.
2) Engine and transmission performance (in Dynamic)
3) DRC Suspension (B9.5)
4) B&O stereo
5) Comfortable and well laid out cabin

Dislikes:

1) Engine response in Auto and/or Comfort mode. Could have been a bit more reactive without having to go to Dynamic.
2) Interior rattles - good build quality but annoying rattles and squeaks here and there (improvements made on the B9.5 but still not near as buttoned down as a comparable BMW).
3) Interior again - should have had an option for a leather dash and door card tops. Almost every car in this segment offers this.
4) Weight and size - handing is good for the most part, but the size can't be masked when really hustling it around the twisties.
5) Steering - very accurate but wish it was a bit more weighted in Dynamic at least. Keep the super light feel for Comfort and Auto.
6) Honorable mention - no ventilated seats (I'd gladly give up massaging seats for ventilation).

i have never had as many interior rattles as i have on this car
and i have owned 2 B9 RS5, both had them
my current RS5 had more rattles on it when i got it with less than 10K miles
than my sons used 2020 330i that used to be a rental car that had 60K miles when we got it!

things i love
1. performance
2. interior styling
3. trunk size
4. does everything well , i can do very fast in it when in dynamic, or i can drive like a normal sedan in comfort when i have my wife
i just wish comfort was less soft, and dynamic was less hard
5. B&O stero

things i hate
1. the damn doors on the coupe, at the frst detent the door always wants to close (and usually does on my led when exiting), and on the second detent it always wants to swing wide open (and hit the car next to me)
2. steering (lack of) feel, but then again its an audi. i have owned 6 audis, none of them had decent steering. totally numb and detached
3. i can never figure out how the easy access seats work for the driver ,sometimes it works when i press the button once and it moves all the way forward, other times nothing happens
4. dyanmic button on the steering wheel sometimes does not switch between modes no matter how many times i press it. but switching works from the console button
5. oem screen, very dated. thank god for my RSNAV 12.5" screen

[Burrcold]

i have never had as many interior rattles as i have on this car
and i have owned 2 B9 RS5, both had them
my current RS5 had more rattles on it when i got it with less than 10K miles
than my sons used 2020 330i that used to be a rental car that had 60K miles when we got it!

things i love
1. performance
2. interior styling
3. trunk size
4. does everything well , i can do very fast in it when in dynamic, or i can drive like a normal sedan in comfort when i have my wife
i just wish comfort was less soft, and dynamic was less hard
5. B&O stero

things i hate
1. the damn doors on the coupe, at the frst detent the door always wants to close (and usually does on my led when exiting), and on the second detent it always wants to swing wide open (and hit the car next to me)
2. steering (lack of) feel, but then again its an audi. i have owned 6 audis, none of them had decent steering. totally numb and detached
3. i can never figure out how the easy access seats work for the driver ,sometimes it works when i press the button once and it moves all the way forward, other times nothing happens
4. dyanmic button on the steering wheel sometimes does not switch between modes no matter how many times i press it. but switching works from the console button
5. oem screen, very dated. thank god for my RSNAV 12.5" screen

What year is your RS5? The B9.5 seems to have ironed out most of the rattles, but I agree still too many for a car in this class.

[kmarei]

What year is your RS5? The B9.5 seems to have ironed out most of the rattles, but I agree still too many for a car in this class.

Both were 2018s so B9
I just didn't want B9.5 cuz I don't like losing my (mmi) knob :)
And I don't like only a touch screen

[Burrcold]

Both were 2018s so B9
I just didn't want B9.5 cuz I don't like losing my (mmi) knob :)
And I don't like only a touch screen

My 2018 S5 Coupe was definitely the worst. The 2022 seems like a different car in that regard, although there's still a few rattles to iron out that shouldn't be there in a ~$100k car. I don't know when BMW surpassed Audi in interior build quality, but it's pretty apparent now.

[kmarei]

My 2018 S5 Coupe was definitely the worst. The 2022 seems like a different car in that regard, although there's still a few rattles to iron out that shouldn't be there in a ~$100k car. I don't know when BMW surpassed Audi in interior build quality, but it's pretty apparent now.

I've given up on the sounds from the sunroof
I really wish sunroof was not a standard option

Every time I ride my sons car, I am always like what the hell
It's quiet when I go over bumps
No squeaks or rattles or anything
I don't even know how mine will be when I am at my sons BMW milage of 65k
I'd love to know what causes it
Is it too many plastic clips ? And not enough metal screws?
Everything time I go over a bump I can hear the roof flex in the rs5
Never had that on my E92 M3
That felt solid
The strut brace did help on my B9

[Burrcold]

I think it's the chassis flex that causes plastics and other clips to fail over time. The G20 BMWs have a very rigid chassis (good for handling, and movement of interior parts, but maybe not as comfortable in the ride department).

[Uncle Buck]

I presume most people wait until the warranty is expired to tune a car, because they want to use the warranty if there is engine trouble within the warranty period. If you have engine trouble and you are tuned, you can more than likely say goodbye to the warranty picking up the tab.

Yep, that's my reason - As long as I have a warranty and Audicare, I'll wait. We have a great indy shop here who will take over when the factory warranty/Audicare expire. The car is already plenty fast for me anyway. I'm keeping it for a long time as I detest the touch screens that are proliferating through the Audi line.

I am going to have the dealer look at the subwoofer TSB when I'm in for my next oil change.

[JohnEnglish]

In the spring, summer, and fall, my 2019 is rattle and squeak free. However, once the cold weather rolls around, I notice the occasional rattle coming from various areas when I hit a bump or rough patch in the road. That's really my only complaint with the car. I wish it was built a bit tighter and had a bit more sound insulation.

[Ed99]

Speaking of rattles, my sunroof rattles, and something behind the front passenger seatbelt. I have a RS5 Sportback B9.5 and they still haven't ironed out all the rattles yet.

Took it back in to Audi and they checked the sunroof and lubed it and said there is nothing wrong with it. But it still rattles!!! Very annoying when you hear it.

[Burrcold]

Speaking of rattles, my sunroof rattles, and something behind the front passenger seatbelt. I have a RS5 Sportback B9.5 and they still haven't ironed out all the rattles yet.

Took it back in to Audi and they checked the sunroof and lubed it and said there is nothing wrong with it. But it still rattles!!! Very annoying when you hear it.

The passenger seat belt rattle is most likely the seat belt knocking against the b pillar. To test it, attach the seat belt even if nobody is in the passenger seat, and see if the sound goes away. If it does, you need to adjust the little height clip up or down so it doesn't make contact anymore.

My sunroof doesn't rattle but it does creak/flex every time I would go into a driveway on an odd angle (body flexing). The 034 Motorsport strut brace pretty much solved that rattle for me.

[Ed99]

The passenger seat belt rattle is most likely the seat belt knocking against the b pillar. To test it, attach the seat belt even if nobody is in the passenger seat, and see if the sound goes away. If it does, you need to adjust the little height clip up or down so it doesn't make contact anymore.

My sunroof doesn't rattle but it does creak/flex every time I would go into a driveway on an odd angle (body flexing). The 034 Motorsport strut brace pretty much solved that rattle for me.

Yes my sunroof rattle is more like creak when I go over big bumps and when the car flexes. It's like the roof is going to crack or something like that. I told Audi the car is still very new but it sounds like an old car falling apart lol!! Even my friends that sit in the car go your car sounds like its falling apart lol!!

What year is your RS5 that is having the same issue.