Worst 2018 Audi S5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Audi S5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Audi S5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~353,669 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
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2018 Audi S5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Audi S5 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi S5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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