You can clearly hear the fluttering, it sounds like a old style movie projector on top of the noise of the engine. The noise is more pronounced under load, such as driving up a hill but it continues to be constant when the accelerator is pressed. Notice how the secondary (film projector) sound stops when I let off the accelerator.

This is my 2nd S5 SB ‘18. Yes 2nd. And picked her up today in NH. The temp is beyond frigid. Single digits all day. On the drive from the dealership home I was hearing noise from the engine. Almost like a very faint fluttering sound. Very faint but I could hear it. It only presents itself when I press the accelerator. So I took the car into Audi Service and they too heard it even though it was faint. They attribute it to two things, the newness of the car and the frigid temps outside. On the drive home it was 7 degrees outside for 75 miles and I heard the noise every time I pressed the accelerator.

I never had this issue with my other S5 which was purchased in July and driven in the same environments. Yesterday for instance I drove that car in the the same temps for 150 miles without issue or atypical sounds. Now this car has 11000 miles on it and is the same ‘18 S5 with the same equipment.

So what are your thoughts. I have never had a problem that presented itself on day one and went away on its own. What could this be and is there hope it is an easy fix or will remedy on its own.

BTW this one also has the top camera issue. Just lovely.

Thanks.

Thanks, so you could clearly hear it? Wonder why I never heard it on my other S5, is this one too new? Thanks.

Well thanks for the insight. I am in Boston as well. So what I hear you saying is I really don’t have a problem other than living in New England and coping with near arctic temps? So no engine issue and no real solution other than wait for the ambient temps to warm up?My only known issue is the top camera issue defaulting to graphic vs top view camera. Disappointed that this issue is still ongoing. You made my day. Thanks.