Service and repair manuals for 17 model years of the Audi S5, 2008 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 4.2L V8 — 254 cu in, DOHC · 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged · 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 16 recalls, 184 owner complaints and 10,732 technical service bulletins are logged for the S5. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your S5 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +7 | select |
| 2023 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +7 | details → |
| 2022 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +7 | details → |
| 2021 | $40.99 | 4 | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +7 | details → |
| 2020 | $40.99 | 3 | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +6 | details → |
| 2019 | $40.99 | 3 | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +7 | details → |
| 2018 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +6 | details → |
| 2017 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | Technik Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Progressiv Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door +2 | select |
| 2016 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +6 | select |
| 2015 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door +6 | select |
| 2014 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door +3 | select |
| 2013 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | Cabriolet Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2012 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 4.2L V8 | Cabriolet Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 2011 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 4.2L V8 | Cabriolet Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 2010 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L V6; 4.2L V8 | Cabriolet Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2009 | $40.99 | — | 4.2L V8 | Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
| 2008 | $40.99 | — | 4.2L V8 | Base Coupe 2-Door | select |
Related Audi models: Audi S5 Sportback 2018–2024
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 S5 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 532
- General Information 1,929
- Accessories & Equipment 3,602
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,055
- Body & Frame 3,110
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 256
- Brakes 401
- Maintenance 98
- Drivelines & Axles 338
- Restraints 336
- Electrical 1,433
- Steering 189
- Engine Mechanical 1,095
- Suspension 530
- Engine Performance 794
- Transmission 268
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Other yearsOther S5 years
2024 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door · Premium Coupe 2-Door · Progressiv Convertible 2-Door · Premium Plus Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Premium Convertible 2-Door · Technik Convertible 2-Door · Progressiv Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2024 S5. 2 complaints · 721 TSBs.
2017 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged. Trims: Technik Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Progressiv Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Technik Convertible 2-Door · Progressiv Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 S5. 0 complaints · 402 TSBs.
2016 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged. Trims: Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Convertible 2-Door · Premium Plus Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Technik Convertible 2-Door · Progressiv Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 S5. 3 complaints · 414 TSBs.
2015 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged. Trims: Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Convertible 2-Door · Premium Plus Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Technik Convertible 2-Door · Progressiv Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 S5. 4 complaints · 518 TSBs.
2014 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged. Trims: Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 S5. 7 complaints · 586 TSBs.
2013 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged. Trims: Cabriolet Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 S5. 18 complaints · 744 TSBs.
2010 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged; 4.2L V8 — 254 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Cabriolet Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 S5. 26 complaints · 555 TSBs.
2009 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.2L V8 — 254 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 S5. 0 complaints · 376 TSBs.
2008 Audi S5 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.2L V8 — 254 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 S5. 3 complaints · 302 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore S5 manual | $40.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the S5 manual
Which S5 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2008 to 2024 — 17 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Audi S5 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Audi published for the S5, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include S5 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every S5 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover S5 recalls?
16 recalls are on federal record across the 2008–2024 S5, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Audi dealers.
Why do some S5 years cost more?
Every S5 year is $40.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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