Model year
2018 Audi A5
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 38 complaints for the 2018 Audi A5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under A5 CABRIOLET. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (8), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4). NHTSA rated the Sportback 4 DR AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 11 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 25 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 35 complaints
- 2014 28 complaints
- 2015 8 complaints
- 2016 7 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2018 38 complaints
- 2019 12 complaints
- 2020 60 complaints
- 2021 8 complaints
- 2022 7 complaints
- 2023 8 complaints
- 2024 8 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
21V874000 · Nov 10, 2021
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS
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…
19V547000 · Jul 24, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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…
18V893000 · Dec 17, 2018
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.
18V836000 · Nov 27, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event…
17V822000 · Dec 20, 2017
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
17V675000 · Oct 25, 2017
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Complaints
38 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| A5 CABRIOLET | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Sportback 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 Cabriolet quattro · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| A5 quattro · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| A5 Sportback quattro · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| A5 quattro · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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