Model year guide

2018 Audi a5 sportback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Audi a5 sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.

2018 Audi a5 sportback — representative photo
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2018 Audi a5 sportback at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Audi a5 sportback recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Audi a5 sportback.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Audi a5 sportback safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: ).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2018 Audi a5 sportback MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Audi a5 sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Fuel only$15,250
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Audi a5 sportback trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Premium, quattro Komfort (Canada) · S Line quattro Premium Plus, S Line quattro Progressiv (Canada)
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 252 hp

2018 Audi a5 sportback vehicles on record

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2018 Audi a5 sportback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi a5 sportback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi a5 sportback. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What is the 2018 Audi a5 sportback safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2018 Audi a5 sportback an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Audi a5 sportback get?

The 2018 Audi a5 sportback has a U.S. EPA estimate of 27 mpg combined (24 city / 34 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.