2018 Audi s5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Audi s5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2018 Audi s5 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Audi s5 recalls 2
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.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
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 di…
Fix: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Re…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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 s5 common problems
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Audi s5 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Audi s5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 s5 trims & engines on record
2018 Audi s5 vehicles on record
2018 Audi s5 quattro Prestige, quattro Technik (Canada)WAUR4AF59JA046133
2018 Audi s5 quattro Premium Plus, quattro Progressiv (Canada)WAUB4CF52JA107111
2018 Audi s5 quattro Prestige, quattro Technik (Canada)WAUR4AF52JA011742
2018 Audi s5 quattro PrestigeWAU24GF58JN003030
2018 Audi s5 quattro Premium Plus, quattro Progressiv (Canada)WAUP4AF55JA055810
2018 Audi s5 quattro Prestige, quattro Technik (Canada)WAUC4CF5XJA032906
Other Audi s5 model years
2018 Audi s5 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Audi s5 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi s5. 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 are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi s5?
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, air bags, seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Audi s5 get?
The 2018 Audi s5 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.