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Audi S5 warranty claim denied?

1,935 manufacturer communications on file 12 warranty extensions / campaigns 2008–2025 model years covered

If your Audi S5's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone — and the denial may not be the final word. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for the Audi S5, that record includes 1,935 total filings, 12 of which are formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These cover recurring concerns such as electric fuel pumps, DSG transmission components, A/C evaporators, fuel injectors, intake manifolds, intake solenoids, and emissions control systems on various model years.

When a dealer denies a claim, it's often based on a narrow reading of coverage terms rather than the full picture of what the manufacturer has already acknowledged in writing. Documented service bulletins and warranty extensions can sometimes be used to challenge a denial, especially when the repair in question overlaps with a known, publicly filed issue.

A free assessment can help you understand whether your specific denial lines up with any documented defects for your model year, and what your realistic options are from there. ClaimRight works on a success-only basis — there's no upfront cost to find out where you stand.

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What Audi has documented for the S5

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2022-04-28 · AWA 22-05 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new electric fuel pump warranty extension for 2018-2021 S4, S5, SQ5, Q8, A8, and Q7 vehicles
Official NHTSA document →
2022-04-15 · AWA 22-03 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles
Official NHTSA document →
2021-02-12 · AWA 21-01 Warranty extension
This Document informs dealers on the new A/C evaporator warranty extension for 2017-2021 A4/S4/Q7 and 2018-2021 A5/S5/Q5 vehicles
Official NHTSA document →
2015-07-23 · PRI C Warranty extension
AUDI: SOME AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR THE INTAKE SOLENOID. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · PRI-A Warranty extension
AUDI: ALL AUDI 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR WITH AN 2.0 TFSI ENGINE WILL BE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON ALL FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · USA B Warranty extension
AUDI: SOME 2011-2012 AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2014-09-22 · AL-20082011 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 10 YRS OR 120, 000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCUR FIRST, ON EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY...
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2014-09-22 · AL-2011 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, HAS BEEN ISSUED, UNDER SPECIFIC CONDIT...
Official NHTSA document →
2013-12-06 · SB-48326 Warranty extension
AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON CARBON BUILDUP REMOVAL, ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SECONDARY AIR PORTS. MODELS...
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2013-08-21 · AWA-13-09 Warranty extension
Audi has determined that a faulty fuel injector may cause minor misfire conditions and, in turn, cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate...
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2013-08-14 · AWA-13-07 Warranty extension
As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems Warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports...
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2010-12-03 · AWA-10-11 Warranty extension
VOLKSWAGEN: WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE HEADLIGHT BULBS. *RM
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2913-04-01 · 35 13 09 2028085
Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-26 · A5724692076136_1
This bulleit nprovides information whe the LED in remote control key does not flash when a button is pressed.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-26 · A9124872024323_11
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-26 · A9124882076125_1
This bulletin provides informaiton when the personal settings are lost in the MMI when the guest user profile is used.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-26 · A9124892076135_1
This bulletin provides information whe there is intervention by active front assist.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-25 · A5024152062633_3
This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-25 · A9024472059891_8
This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-22 · A6424022020552_13
This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-22 · A9124842018187_17
This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-22 · A9624132076057_1
This bulletin provides information when the remote start activates the vehicle anti-theft alarm.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-21 · A9124812076031_1
This bulletin provides information when the weather widget is not working correctly in vehicles with Android module.
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-21 · A9124822076052_1
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Databse in instances when the SOS Emergency call warning in instrument cluster without relev...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-20 · A0024992070568_3
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
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Common questions

Can I still do anything after my Audi S5 warranty claim was denied?
A denial isn't necessarily the end of the process. Many claims are reevaluated when supported by documentation, including the manufacturer's own service bulletins or warranty extensions filed with NHTSA. Reviewing your denial letter alongside your vehicle's repair history and any relevant manufacturer communications can help clarify whether the decision was consistent with those records or worth revisiting.
Does the Audi S5 have known issues covered by warranty extensions?
Audi has filed 12 warranty extensions or service campaigns for the S5 among 1,935 total NHTSA communications, addressing components like electric fuel pumps, DSG transmissions, A/C evaporators, fuel injectors, and emissions control systems on certain model years. Whether any apply to your specific vehicle depends on model year and the exact issue, which a document review can help identify.
How does ClaimRight's free assessment work?
ClaimRight reviews your denial letter, repair records, and vehicle details against publicly filed manufacturer communications to identify documented defects or extensions that may be relevant. The assessment is free, and ClaimRight operates on a success-only basis, meaning there's no upfront fee to learn what your options may be before deciding how to proceed.
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