Power steering issues

Some common problems with the power steering components on the Audi A5 are given here. One or more than one of these are the main reason for the Power steering issue of your Audi A5. The reason behind the common Audi A5 Power Steering Pump Failures are: Leaking / Loss of Oil, Whining, Heavy Steering (Either Way), Loss of Power (When Idling), Loss of Power (When Idling & Whilst Revving). The reason behind the common Audi A5 Power Steering Rack Failures are: Leaking / Loss of Oil, Loss of Power (When Idling & Whilst Revving), Heavy Steering (Either way), Heavy Steering (One-Way), Knocking From Steering, Excessive Play in Steering Wheel, Excessive Play in Track-Rod Arms.

Did you ever find a solution to this problem? I seem to be having the exact same symptoms

I have the same problem with my Audi A5. Any help? I read that the Audi A5 Steering system is mechanical no hydraulic. So don't use fluid.

I have the same issue clunking noise while turning and heavy steering, steering rack has been replaced same with steering pump and still not solved

Anonymous, lower steering shaft, and U joint. They are exposed, get rusty and worn.

did any body got the answer yet?

Still not solved i been to audi to get it checked few weeks ago they said its steering rack got it replaced again and still same sh*t

Im in the same boat...audi a5... steering wheel very light! Slight delay from steering wheel to tyres to turn when changing lanes... car drives like a snake when 70mph...car also seems very bouncy. Bought new discs, pads AND calipers!..no change! Recently my steering wheel became very hard to turn (jerks) ..one garage told me it was my steering rack £1300+ ...went to other garage and they said it was my steering coupling ...£270...that fixed the stiffness.... but the drive at speed is dangerous..just wants to veer into barriers... also noticed that if my tyre runs over a small crack on the road..my tyre seems to goes in the direction the crack takes it..but steering wheel remains central. Ive noticed when turning steering wheel slightly to the left..my left wheel is positioned slightly left BUT my right wheel is central (flush with the car body)... And lastly, i measured from middle of rear wheel centrecap to middle centrecap front tyre...i done this both side and noticed one side is out by 10mil... ive never had a crash or hit a kerb... Should i just torch my car? Lol

My 2016 S5 Audi Coupe Convertible steering rack needed to be replaced (So I was told b my Audi service). Less than 1 year out of warranty. $3,500!!! Love the car but will never own another Audi out of warranty.

I have a 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and had an issue with my Electric Steering Rack. Major issues initially started where my steering wouldn't center or be responsive, and eventually the power went out and there was full stiffness when trying to turn my wheel. I was able to do some investigating and there ended up being a manufacturing defect in the computer modules since the Electric Steering Rack and Computer Module are one whole unit. Audi Canada wouldn't replace this and said my car wasn't in the Extended Warranty recall. I was able to find a work-around solution where I got the same unit model for my vehicle that was refurbished, and someone with an Audi subscription was able to program the computer. Hopefully this does the trick for a few years because I couldn't justify paying 7000$ CAD to the dealership when I can get a whole new car. My vehicle only had 95K km and there were no damages to the rack itself according to the inspection.