2018 Audi A5: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Audi A5 has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag *b9/b9.5 generation (2017-2024):.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

6
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Audi A5 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
2
engine
2
engine and engine cooling
1
power train
1

Recalls affecting the 2018 A5

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V547000

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

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V836000

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, possi

suspension:front

Campaign 18V893000

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 i

air bags:side/window

Campaign 17V822000

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

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the B9/B9.5 generation (approximately 2017-2024 models), feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Owners praise these models for being "rock solid," offering a superb driving experience ("drives like it's on rails"),

  • *B9/B9.5 Generation (2017-2024):
  • High maintenance and repair costs out of warranty. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Known issues with the 2.0T engine (e.g., water pump failure). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Dual-clutch (S tronic) transmission problems, including clutch replacement at low mileage. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor dealership service experiences (careless work, denying responsibility). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the A5.

Typical used price

Used A5 listings typically run $17,438–$49,560 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other A5 model years