2023 Audi S5 Sportback — question: Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. I'd do that before spending real money. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. On a 2023 Audi S5, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. That's where I'd start. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Los Angeles with 118,000 miles. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.

Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. Check whether your 2023 Audi S5 VIN is actually in the affected batch before you plan a dealer day. Then you'll know the next fork. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. That's where I'd start. On “question: another software-related recall — are cars,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.

I'd wait for the actual TSB/recall population, not the headline. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. That's where I'd start. The universe charges extra for guessing. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. On a 2023 Audi S5, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. That's where I'd start. On “question: another software-related recall — are cars,” that was the fork that mattered for me. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. That's my plan before I call anyone.

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. On a 2023 Audi S5, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. Then you'll know the next fork. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2023 Audi S5 first. I'll update if anything new shows up.

Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. On a 2023 Audi S5, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. That's where I'd start. Was this after sitting overnight? If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. On a 2023 Audi S5, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Los Angeles with 118,000 miles. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

I'd wait for the actual TSB/recall population, not the headline. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2023 Audi S5. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. Check whether your 2023 Audi S5 VIN is actually in the affected batch before you plan a dealer day. I'd do that before spending real money. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. Then you'll know the next fork. Just my two cents from doing this recently. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

I parked the 2023 Audi S5 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. On a 2023 Audi S5, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. Check whether your 2023 Audi S5 VIN is actually in the affected batch before you plan a dealer day. That's where I'd start. The universe charges extra for guessing. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

I'd wait for the actual TSB/recall population, not the headline. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. I'd do that before spending real money. On “question: another software-related recall — are cars,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Los Angeles with 118,000 miles. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. Check whether your 2023 Audi S5 VIN is actually in the affected batch before you plan a dealer day. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Los Angeles with 118,000 miles. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'll update if anything new shows up.

I'd wait for the actual TSB/recall population, not the headline. On a 2023 Audi S5, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Audi S5 ownership costs yet. Then you'll know the next fork. On “question: another software-related recall — are cars,” that was the fork that mattered for me. The universe charges extra for guessing. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Wrote this up on my lunch break.