2023 Audi S5 Sportback - 5 Things I Hate As An Owner (POV DRIVE)

[@DaTT78]

5. Lane Keep is not Autonomous driving and is not meant to be used as such. My 2019 S5 asks for steering input every 15 seconds, not 10 4. The tire pressure monitoring is a passive system, meaning it doesn't have sensors. It uses the ABS tone rings to let you know you have a low tire...and you will find that sometimes it will tell you which tire...sometimes. 3. Keep a high quality 3" paint brush in your glove box for quick dusting. 2. No comment, mine doesn't have wireless car play :(....but bluetooth connection has failed on mine as well. 1. Agreed. Silly that we don't have remote start. My wife bugs me all the time in the winter as she remote starts her Rogue.

[@2bitcollector707]

I despise that piano black trim, it would be one thing if it got dusty and you could just wipe it with no worries but the second you stare at the trim the wrong way you get scratches everywhere.

[@AndrewTa530]

So true

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah I wish it was made of carbon fiber instead. I haven’t found a 3rd part option yet either.

[@blazehenryson]

I’m gonna protect it with a PPF.

[@ahasidic7172]

Yeah, mine has the wood like material and carbon fiber through out, 2019 prestige sportback

[@saroshhavewala1489]

Agree, lack of remote start is a disappointment. On my 2021 S5 Sportback I went with 12 Volt Solutions remote start kit. Originally I went with using the key fob but soon realized the range with the key fob isn't that great when you are far from the vehicle. Upgraded to the app and it's perfect simple to install and easy to use!! Comes in handy especially in this Texas heat.

[@HamishCarpenter]

Did you install it yourself and was it reliable? Thank you

[@saroshhavewala1489]

@@HamishCarpenter I did the install myself. Took about an hour and their installation videos are super helpful. It's only been 9-10 days but yes reliable.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Im the opposite, in the winter it gets really really cold so having remote start is critical. However, I will look into what you suggested and possibly make a video about it. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching

[@gloriouschannel3683]

@@saroshhavewala1489 please tell me what product you used. im from europe would like to use it on my 2018 a5

[@gloriouschannel3683]

@@AlwaysCreativeVideos please make a video about it

[@viewfive]

You can deactivate the lane assist with OBDEleven, for the center console you can wrap it same as the touch screen on the dashboard.

[@tranquilmind8487]

i have a 2018 volvo that has remote start via app but not a brand new s5? thats pretty lame

[@CookiesUnleashed]

The TPMS thing is so weird. My BMW has low profile tires and it shows temp readings and PSI’s of all 4 tires. It’s extremely accurate and actively updates as you drive. It seems like audi just took a lazy shortcut in this area

[@Cwhiles]

is this a stock exhaust you have on your S5? contemplating getting a 2019 audi RS5 compared to a 2022 Audi S5. Both same price just performance vs the touch screen connectivity

[@9LimaAlpha7]

2:00 dude its not a tesla! 10secs is such a reasonable time. plus, what if the lane markings suddenly disappear as ur driving onto an unmarked road?! the car will simply hand all the controls back to you. dont bee so fussy

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah I agree. But there are roads where I live that go straight for dozens of miles with perfect markers. I drive those roads alot to visit family so I guess that's why I wish you could have a choice to increase the timeout for perfect roads like that.

[@admsoccer]

Have you looked into VCDS or OBD11 in regards to the lane keep Problem? Keeping a little swifter duster in the door pocket may help with keeping that black trim clean looking. Remote start likely being a problem that it’s not allowed in Europe. Have you tried holding the power button down for like 10 seconds instead of turning the whole car off and back on? There could be a software update available too that may help with connection problem you’re having

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

I actually looked into OBD11 and it does not let you increase the timeout duration which was disappointing. And I did not think about only shutting down/restarting the MMI, I will try this in the future. Unfortunately, there are no updates available and yeah the remote start is unavailable becase of laws in Germany. Thanks again for the tips!

[@DMCarReviews]

I had a 21' S5 in turbo blue. Great car, but I really disliked the off the line throttle lag. The seats are overly tight on the width too. The side bolstering of the seats drives right under the armpits, which makes for more exhausting long drives. Nevertheless, the seats themselves are very comfortable.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

The throttle lag is definitely there I will say that however, if you let the boost build a bit (hold break and gas) it will be non-existent. And on the highway if you stay in lower gears and in S mode you will also not notice it. But yeah doing all of that each time is not really practical so I feel you on that. And luckily for me I do not have that issue with the seats, so i'm sorry to hear that.

[@robby_b954]

I got a tuned 2019 S5 sportsback , no dislikes really drives great , handles good , very fun car , if anything I want more power 😂

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah it's a great car! more power is always needed that's why im holding out for the 2025 rs5 lol

[@barrynelson5347]

First, thank you for your videos on the S5. I watched them while waiting for delivery of my 2024 A5 Prestige trim. I love the car, but am frustrated with an ongoing issue with the main MMI screen. It goes black every so often, but other screens work fine. After having to reset the MMI with the volume button, it comes back on. The dealer didn't see any error codes logged, nor did it act up for him - surprise. They checked and it was up to date. Seems to be getting less frequent, or if it goes out, it comes back on within 5-10 min. Sometimes it's on again the next morning. I'm hopeful it will work itself out. I do have remote start on my '24 and my app looked a little different, see if you have the latest app. Again, I do enjoy your posts, keep it up!

[@Mandocammarano505]

The main reason is the reason why I’m waiting to buy a 2024 new or used because the remote start will finally be an option

[@SimplyCarContent]

Keep the videos coming!

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

I will!! Thanks for the support!

[@user-vb8dl6nd5p]

I have an '18 S5 and my number 1 dislike is that there is no remote start which is a big deal for me since im in canada, audi remote prices are ridiculous so I bought a plug and play remote start from 12 volt solutions, super easy to install, remote controls are on your oem key fob so thats nice, however you do lose a key for the install.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah where I live snows a lot and gets very cold during winter so I may also look into getting remote start installed. It does suck that you lose a key though like you mentioned.

[@jk5743]

I agree with most of your dislikes. However, on the tpms if one of the tire is low on air, the message on the info display will state which tire. Mine said left rear and I checked all 4 but the left rear had lost 10 psi.

[@amedaius8492]

Depends on the car. On my S5 it will only say the pressure has changed. Doesn't say which tire or even if it went up or down.

[@karyyim2392]

For the tire monitoring, based on my experience, it did tell me which tire was losing pressure when my tire was actually punched by something. So I would assume if it doesn't say which tire, most likely it is a temperature or tire pressure setting issue, but if one of tires is indeed losing pressure, it's gonna tell you.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Ohh ok that's good to hear. Thanks for the info!!

[@stimannzz]

No remote start is really stupid especially here up north in Canada during winter.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah it really is. Especially at this price point. Crazy.

[@ax23xr]

I have a ‘22 S5 SB. Of the things you mentioned, definitely the lack of tire pressure monitoring, specifically not telling you which tire needs air is very annoying to me. Even my mom’s 2014 Nissan Altima tells me what the tire pressures are for all four wheels. The lack of remote start isn’t too too big of a deal for me (I live in CA), but it would have been a nice to have considering the price of the car. One gripe from my end is the steering wheel - should have AT LEAST had the leather sport steering wheel from the B9 model. The steering wheel is oversized and obstructs the speedometer view for me.

[@Nik76s]

Not sure about S5, but RS5 in Europe have default "Tire pressure control display" free base option which is based on ABS sensors and activating only when one of the wheels lost the pressure. There's also "Tire pressure monitoring system" option available for 250 Euro. It monitors the pressure and temperature via individual sensor on each wheel. This data is available anytime on MMI. Guess it could be retrofitted to US-spec S5 as well. P. S. I hate the piano black console insert as well. Ordered carbon center console trim from EZT as a replacement.

[@ph00ny1]

That's a bummer about remote start. It's a requirement for both winter and summer

[@Bmanhp]

Wonder if the Bluetooth disconnect is just as common with android auto? Anyone know?

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

I would love to know as well honestly.

[@hellogg446]

Hey, I’ve beed doing a lot of research cuz I’ve never owned a Audi but don’t know much about its reliability. I used to drive a lot of them before because I used to work at a Port where they used to drop them off from other places. Is it as reliable as ppl say?

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

so, during the 3rd month of owning my car it actually died at a red light and would not start. I had to turn it off, open the door and start it again. I took it to Audi the next morning and they said it was a software glitch. Pretty scary I know! however, it's been 4 months and everything has been fine since then. I lied, 3 weeks ago my sunroof refused to close but after trying for the 5th time it finally did. So it seems like the software can throw some problems and nothing mechanical....for now.

[@hellogg446]

@@AlwaysCreativeVideos thank you for responding 🙏🏽. Im a big fan of this vehicle and tbh haven’t found anyone going into details like you did. Most likely will buy this car at the end of this year. Hopefully the sunroof dont do that no more. I was thinking of a BMW M340i but don’t feel like BMWs are reliable at all.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Thanks for the support and I’m glad I could help you get a better understanding of the car. Also my friend has had his m340 for around 7 months and is looking to upgrade to the m3 instead. He mentioned that the power was not enough for him.

[@hellogg446]

@@AlwaysCreativeVideos M3 is always going to be fun 🙌.

[@rhinemoniemoeller5392]

Only thing I agree with is the remote start. I have an 2019 Audi rs5 and not having remote start it a car this expensive just doesn’t make sense.

[@stevoCdownunder]

I have an A5 and you get a warning when a tire is under pressure, its all done through sensors. I'm sure its the same for the S5

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah I get a warning also however, I wish it would show which tire is low on pressure.

[@klauscampagnoli198]

Rs5 tells you which tire and the psi. You can't just fill all your tires. If you can't tell visually, use a gauge

[@michaelpiotrowski6795]

I thought the scenery looked familiar - you're in my 'hood!

[@howardsamuels9815]

I agree with you on 4 out of the 5 points. The connectivity is so annoying especially once you start driving then turn the radio on only to find out its not connecting to the phone. The tire pressure too. You have to check each one to know where the pressure loss took place. Not sure how I feel about the remote start though never had it and can do without it. Just a personal thing though. Hope you enjoying the car still man its a beast.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah Audi definitely missed out on simple things and I agree the phone connectivity is pretty annoying when it happens. As far as the remote start, I live way up north and winters here are brutal, so being able to remote start your car is a must. So I was pretty disappointed when I leaned that I could not. Anyway, thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback!

[@HamishCarpenter]

⁠@@AlwaysCreativeVideosI live in 118 degree summers so I need remote start for a different reason. Great video by the way.

[@itcangetbetter]

They put out a release that remote start will come standard on the 2024 5's

[@Sick_ridz]

No remote start wtf is that for a car that costs 60-70K? The car doesnt have TPMS sensors either. It will only tell you if a tire has low pressure. If you're headed to work and get that light good luck. You wont know if the car is leaking air or just low. The cup holder location???? TF is that? Im pissed i bought one and spent the money I did

[@jackal2001a]

Came across you videos as I'm looking into leasing an A5 Sportback and would be my first German car, coming from Infiniti for almost 20 years. Currently driving a 2020 Q50 red sport. I can't believe there is no individual tire pressure indicator. Also I'm sad these cars don't have power telescoping steering wheel adjustment.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

A5 is gonna be a nice cruiser! But yeah Audi did cheap out on a few features.

[@Teraxx23]

How old is your IPhone? Technology does NOT like older phones of any type (Apple or Android).

[@stevoCdownunder]

what is that on your mirror?

[@JohnSmith-hi3ze]

Radar detector

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Escort max 360c MKII radar detector and the Escort M2 Smart Dash Cam

[@brianbaker4288]

The new 2024 models will have remote start through their app. My 2024 RS5 will have it. But my wifes 2023 Q5 doesnt and wont be getting. I love Audi, but that sucks...for her.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah I heard. They need to do a software update to help out the rest of us! but they probably won't becase they want you to buy a new car.

[@YourSoulDriver]

Good video. I have a 2022 A4 Premium Plus. Of the 5 problems you indicated, I agree with #3, use of Piano Black trim. Yes, it looks nice but scratches very easily and is a lot of work to keep it clean. AUDI should have used a better material instead of this black plastic. I'm considering to cover it with a clear film.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Yeah that trim needs to go in the next generation. Thanks for watching!

[@xCraziiPanda]

Here’s a dislike.. over $55k and no ventilated seats. Dealbreaker here in south Texas. Other than that, great car.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

That's also very true!

[@kjh697]

The warm weather package gives you ventilated seats. Sure not standard but it’s like $500 extra, nothing crazy. The seats are different tho and only in black. But in person they are still great seats compared to the diamond stitched sport seats.

[@prem9118]

I agree with you it annoys me also all the points you mentioned. I also have a maxed out spec but in tango red and love the car but these things do get me sometimes. Also the back mirrors can’t go all the way down which bothers me.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Finally! someone who can relate to all of the points!! lol. And Nice! I wanted to get tango red but could not find any available within 1000 miles at the time. Thanks for watching!

[@GoodnWise]

Please hold the steering wheel. Geez.

[@chukamakalaka]

Bro you're amazing for this. Stay blessed!

[@justty4977]

The only valid dislike is the Bluetooth everything else was just you looking for something to complain about

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@T8T-]

The TPMS is a 100% valid complaint. Even my 15 year old BMW tells me what tire is low.

[@sunshadow9704]

No, it is not. Lack of remote start is deal-breaker for the drivers in north and north east states where the winter is real. Moreover, lack of low tire indicator is serious issue. Picture this, you get into S5 at the morning and the warning isn't clear which tire has lower then expected pressure. So instead of spending just few minutes, now you must check all four corners. No wonder, S5 is so unpopular.

[@patama6694-t5b]

i listen for the first 1:34 minutes and i just got annoyed. You complain because you are not allowed to keep your hands off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds ? really?, you are oparating a vehicle on a public road, sharing with other road users. If the road is too long, you stop and take a break, so that while/when you are still behind the wheel you take 100% responsibility and pay 100% attention ALL THE TIME.

[@VasanthLoganathan-b4h]

Indian model didn't had lane keep assist

[@Computerfly]

You paid $77K for an S5???

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

That is correct.

[@tommyxavier685]

I think it's Canadian. I just built out one online. Same price

[@clov8242]

Those are all my issues.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Wow what a coincidence! Thanks for watching!

[@blazehenryson]

2024 comes with remote start standard.

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

The b10 S5? I thought only rumors and spy shots were available. How did you confirm?

[@blazehenryson]

@@AlwaysCreativeVideos The 2024 is still the B9.5 platform, the last one. I ordered the 2024 one. It has remote start via the app. Is that what we’re talking about?

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Ohh wow I thought the 2024 would be the b10 version. But yeah that's interesting becase I have the b9.5 so maybe they will release a software update in the future.

[@DaTT78]

*An Owner

[@troublesum1444]

The remote start has NOTHING TO DO WITH GERMANY!!!! I lived there for 4 years some cars there had native Remote start

[@AlwaysCreativeVideos]

Currently, in Germany, Idling your engine to heat up the car is not allowed (if you want to heat up your car you need an auxiliary heater which is sold as an option or as aftermarket modification), so most car brands do not offer remote start. But European Cadillacs offer that feature, and if you import an US model, you can also have it.