The service and repair manual for the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback — the 2.0L I4 engine, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Komfort Hatchback 4-Door · Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 60 complaints · 953 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 A5 Sportback manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 284
- General Information 2,415
- Accessories & Equipment 4,656
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 776
- Body & Frame 3,825
- Maintenance 203
- Brakes 424
- Restraints 488
- Drivelines & Axles 169
- Steering 290
- Electrical 1,099
- Suspension 405
- Engine Mechanical 1,046
- Transmission 137
- Engine Performance 788
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 A5 Sportback
- Tires · 22V034000Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Exterior Lighting — tail lights · 20V737000Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 21V295000A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Seats · 21V874000A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Owners have filed 60 complaints and Audi has issued 953 technical service bulletins for the 2020 A5 Sportback. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 A5 Sportback manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 A5 Sportback?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Komfort Hatchback 4-Door, Prestige Hatchback 4-Door, Technik Hatchback 4-Door, Premium Hatchback 4-Door, Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door, Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2020 A5 Sportback problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 A5 Sportback, covering tires, exterior lighting, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 2020 A5 Sportback wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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