The service and repair manual for the 2021 Audi A5 — the 2.0L I4 engine, 2 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 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | S Line Coupe 2-Door · Select Coupe 2-Door |
| Other 2021 A5 variants | A5 Quattro → · A5 Sportback → |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 8 complaints · 1,018 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 A5 manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 297
- General Information 2,548
- Accessories & Equipment 4,642
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,990
- Body & Frame 3,809
- Maintenance 260
- Brakes 417
- Restraints 483
- Drivelines & Axles 579
- Steering 290
- Electrical 1,110
- Suspension 403
- Engine Mechanical 814
- Transmission 412
- Engine Performance 650
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 A5
- 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.
- Tires · 22V034000Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 22V742000A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a cr.
- Seat Belts — rear/other › retractor · 21V606000An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Owners have filed 8 complaints and Audi has issued 1,018 technical service bulletins for the 2021 A5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 A5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 A5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the S Line Coupe 2-Door, Select Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2021 A5 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 A5, covering suspension, tires, back over prevention. 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 2021 A5 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 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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