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#BS-2018-AUDS5-7F79

2018 Audi S5

Based on reports from 40 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
40
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
757
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 40 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

bo system speaker rattles

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

engine mount failed and leaked fluid

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission pan gasket failed-lubricant leaks

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

9 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

13
0–30K
2
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (13 reports) • Median: 3K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine9 (23%)
Other8 (20%)
Visibility3 (8%)
Airbags3 (8%)
Brakes3 (8%)
Drivetrain2 (5%)
Seat Belts2 (5%)
Electrical2 (5%)

2018 Audi S5: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2018 Audi S5, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Audi S5, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Audi S5, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Audi S5, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
18
8
19
3
20
2
22
6
23
6
24
8
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Audi S5. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V547000Sep 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

21V874000Jan 2022

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Audi S5 is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2018 Audi S5 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

40

Class avg

24

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 40 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Audi S5: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Audi S5?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Audi S5 is related to the engine, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Audi S5 reliable?
The 2018 Audi S5 has 40 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Audi S5 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Audi S5 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Audi S5 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Audi S5 problems start?
Based on 15 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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How is this different from Carfax?
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