Audi S5 Sportback Service & Repair Manual 2018–2024

Service and repair manuals for 7 model years of the Audi S5 Sportback, 2018 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: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.

Federal safety record, all years: 14 recalls, 104 owner complaints and 5,651 technical service bulletins are logged for the S5 Sportback. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your S5 Sportback year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2024 $40.99 3.0L V6 Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door +2 select
2023 $40.991 3.0L V6 Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door +2 details →
2022 $40.991 3.0L V6 Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door +2 details →
2021 $40.994 3.0L V6 Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door +2 details →
2020 $40.993 3.0L V6 Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door +1 details →
2019 $40.993 3.0L V6 Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door +1 details →
2018 $40.992 3.0L V6 Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door details →

Related Audi models: Audi S5 2008–2024

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2024 S5 Sportback manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 532
  • General Information 1,736
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,503
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,055
  • Body & Frame 3,042
  • Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 429
  • Brakes 419
  • Maintenance 66
  • Drivelines & Axles 366
  • Restraints 394
  • Electrical 1,333
  • Steering 162
  • Engine Mechanical 1,393
  • Suspension 830
  • Engine Performance 785
  • Transmission 216
  • Front 200
  • Rear 200

04 / Other yearsOther S5 Sportback years

2024 Audi S5 Sportback · $40.99 select →

Engines: 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2024 S5 Sportback. 2 complaints · 721 TSBs.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore S5 Sportback manual$40.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the S5 Sportback manual

Which S5 Sportback years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2018 to 2024 — 7 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 Sportback manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Audi published for the S5 Sportback, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include S5 Sportback wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every S5 Sportback manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Does the manual cover S5 Sportback recalls?

14 recalls are on federal record across the 2018–2024 S5 Sportback, 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 Sportback years cost more?

Every S5 Sportback 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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