2018 Audi S5 - POWER TRAIN and ENGINE Failure Complaint (#b0aed7)

2018 Audi S5

  • Date of Incident: Mar-02, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Mar-23, 2024
  • Failed components: POWER TRAIN and ENGINE

I received a coolant overheating message, pulled to side of road. Let vehicle cool off although it just showed coolant warning and actual engine temperature showed normal along with oil temperature. Started car back up and it was ok, drove about a mile, engine started steaming, white smoke out of exhaust, system failure had to pull off and be towed. Engine is destroyed at 72,833 miles.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN PatternWAUB4CF5*JA******
ManufacturerAUDI AG
MakeAUDI
ModelS5
Model Year2018
SeriesS5 quattro Premium Plus
Body ClassHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Top Speed (MPH)155
Base Price55375
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine ManufacturerAudi
Engine HP354
Engine KW263.978
Engine Displacement (CC)3000
Engine Displacement (CI)183.071
Other Engine InfoT.G.: JVGAJ03.0N7F Emis.Std : Bin 70/LEV III ULEV 70
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Wheelbase - Short111.2
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Indirect
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System InfoAdvanced Front Airbags
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam SwitchingStandard
Plant CityINGOLSTADT
Plant CountryGERMANY
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