Used Audi A5 Rear Cross Member

The A5 runs across two main generations: the first generation (8T) covered 2007 to 2016, and the second generation (F5) ran from 2016 onwards. The rear cross member is platform-specific, so a part from the 8T generation will not cross over to the F5 generation. Stick within the same generation when searching, and always confirm the exact compatibility with the breaker against your registration number.

This question spans the boundary between the first-generation 8T (2007–2016) and the second-generation F5 (from 2016), which makes it potentially tricky — a 2013 car is firmly 8T, but a 2016 car could be either generation depending on when in the year it was built. Even within the 8T, mid-run pressing changes can affect whether parts interchange directly. Give your registration to the breaker and let them verify which generation and build phase your car is before sourcing.

Yes, body style is the most important factor for this part — the A5 Coupe (2-door), Sportback (5-door hatch), and Cabriolet each have different rear structures, so the cross member from one body style will not reliably suit another, even from the same year. Always tell the breaker which body style your car is alongside the registration, as the same year can cover multiple variants. Never assume a cross member will fit just because the model name matches.

Trim level — whether your A5 is SE, S Line, Black Edition, or S5 — does not affect which rear cross member you need, as the underlying body structure is the same across trims. You may find cosmetic differences around the rear on higher trim cars, but the cross member itself is shared. Source the part by generation, body style, and year, not by trim, and your breaker can confirm this quickly against your registration.

No — even within the same 8T generation (2007–2016), the Coupe (2-door) and Sportback (5-door) have different rear body structures, and the cross member is specific to each body style. Always match the body style exactly when sourcing this part. Your breaker will need to know both your generation and body style to supply the correct part.

Engine type has no bearing on which rear cross member your A5 needs — the rear structure is determined by generation and body style, not by what is under the bonnet. You can safely use a cross member from a diesel car on a petrol car or vice versa, as long as the generation and body style match. Confirm fitment with the breaker using your registration to be sure.