2021 Audi S5 Sportback Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2021 Audi S5 Sportback — the 3.0L V6 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 year2021
Engines
3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsPrestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door
Other 2021 S5 Sportback variantsS5 →
Federal record4 recalls · 1 complaints · 933 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 S5 Sportback manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 218
  • General Information 2,383
  • Accessories & Equipment 4,656
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 776
  • Body & Frame 3,825
  • Maintenance 227
  • Brakes 424
  • Restraints 488
  • Drivelines & Axles 169
  • Steering 290
  • Electrical 1,099
  • Suspension 394
  • Engine Mechanical 1,483
  • Transmission 335
  • Engine Performance 616
  • Front 200
  • Rear 200

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 S5 Sportback

  1. Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 21V295000
    A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a.
  2. Tires · 22V034000
    Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
  3. Back Over Prevention — display function · 22V742000
    A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a cr.
  4. Seat Belts — rear/other › retractor · 21V606000
    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Owners have filed 1 complaints and Audi has issued 933 technical service bulletins for the 2021 S5 Sportback. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2021 S5 Sportback manual

Is this manual specific to the 2021 S5 Sportback?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.

What 2021 S5 Sportback problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 S5 Sportback, 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 S5 Sportback 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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