2018 AUDI S5

2 recalls, 40 complaints - 719 TSBs

SEATS

Defect Description

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 Passen... Read more

Consequence

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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 Rec... Read more

208,332 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Defect Description

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) connecti... Read more

Consequence

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

145,337 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

40 total complaints 4 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	7
ENGINE	6
VISIBILITY/WIPER	4
POWER TRAIN	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3
STEERING	3
AIR BAGS	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

Since purchase in 2018, my pickup truck has had a ticking and banging sound which includes rough idling and a check engine light. During routine maintenance, oil changes, etc. I have continued to ask about the noise but GM technicians have said nothing is wrong. In November 2025, i took the truck to... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2021

The contact owned a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was purchased and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. However, the check engine light turned off, and the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 10, 2021

Fire

Incident date: Nov 10, 2021

Car rolls after parking brake is set. This happens on low hill grade and high hill grade parking location.

Incident date: Nov 3, 2025

Steering system can feel "sticky" during gradual turns, particularly when the steering wheel is held in specific positions (around the 11 or 1 o'clock position). This can be followed by a sudden, forceful return of power steering assistance, which could lead to oversteering. This is a reoccurring i... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact had read about steering recalls on the year, make, and model of the vehicle online. The contact stated that while his son was driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the vehicle to drive up a curb and to nearly crash int... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

While in use on several different occasions, the front windshield wipers malfunction. They stop working for hours sometimes even days. This is a hazard especially if you are in the middle of driving and it’s storming. The a few days ago for instance I was driving and all of a sudden they stopped w... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2024

No warning lights have come on and the car is braking on its own. I try to push the gas and it doesn't want to go. The car has around 42k miles on it. I took it to tom bush mini last week, the said the front axle was leaking some fluid, they ordererd the axle, changed all brake pads, changed the ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied and parked inside the residential garage, there was a fuel odor entering the house. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a roll-over valve fail... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2024

on multiple occasions now this vehicle has applied automatic braking for no apparant reason. the vehicle has applied an extreme braking scenario. And applied the full brakes causing the vehicle to skid and extremely jar the interior passengers. this automatic braking was almost like driving the veh... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the driver’s side taillight was blown due to water entering the taillight assembly. While driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the battery failure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the following day while driving appr... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2024

Airbags are not faulty if you look at sticker they have warning due to old age the plastic becomes brittle and can cause fragments to impale driver only way to prevent this is not replace the airbag but to cover with duct tape, this recall needs to be updated Takata is not responsible, they operate ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2024

Had car for less than one year. Have had coolant level warning twice. First time was eight months after getting the car and the second was three months later.

Incident date: Apr 10, 2023

The car gave an warnings of “Check Electric Vehicle System@ and started slowing down in the middleman of the road. I could have been easily rear ended or got into a serious injury. After googling, it seems almost all if not most of ioniq 5 are having this issue after certain mileage

Incident date: Sep 18, 2023

Occupant Sensor for Airbags is not working and airbag light is on, this is a safety issue which can cause loss of life in an accident this needs recalled immediately

Incident date: Sep 18, 2023

Back-up Camera: The back-up camera works intermittently, or sometimes not at all; On several occasions, the camera went on briefly, showing children approaching the back of the car while backing out of a driveway. Then it goes blank as they walk behind the vehicle. Additionally, when backing into a... Read more

Incident date: Sep 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated tha... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2023

GOODYEAR TIRE, 255/40R20 101W XL I have had to replace 5 tires on my Tesla in 13 months. 3 were from nails, one was from running over a pothole and one was flat from an unknown cause. I have been told by multiple people in the car maintenance field that the tires are not appropriate for the weight ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle regained motive power independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with power train failure. The contact s... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2022

The 2018 year for the Audi S5 has a notorious rocker arm failure within the engine. Audi is aware of this problem because they have revised the part for later build dates. However, they have failed to remedy the issue for the vehicles that fall within the problematic build dates. Once this failure o... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2022

The lever that locks and unlocks the steering column for proper driving position fell off. The single bolt holding the lever fell out followed by the lever. This occurred when the driver utilized the lever to reposition the steering wheel. The steering wheel was not locked into position when the ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2018

THE CAR'S OVERALL ELECTRONIC RELIABILITY AND SAFETY ARE HUGE AREAS OF CONCERN. REARVIEW CAMERA AND SENSORS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK. SOMETIMES IT WILL OPERATE WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION BUT IT WILL BLACK OUT WHICH ULTIMATELY IMPAIRS THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO REVERSE AND AVOID ANY OBJECTS AND PEDESTRIANS. THI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2018

Incident date: Dec 27, 2019

DURING A DRIVE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN TENNESSEE ON12/27/19, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MPH ON A CLOUDY DAY WITH THE TEMPERATURE IN THE LOW 60'S F. WITHOUT ANY PRIOR INDICATIONS, THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM. A SECTION OF THE SUNROOF APPROX 18' IN DIAMETER SEPARATED F... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2018

I WAS DRIVING ON A BIG HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 75MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN FOR NO REASON I GET A BIG PRESENSE WARNING FLASH ON MY CONSOLE, THEN A TRANSMISSION ERROR, THEN TIRE PRESSURE ERROR, THEN ENGINE MALFUNCTION ALL IN A ROW AND MY CAR JUST TOTALLY SHUTS OFF AND I HAD TO COAST OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2018

Incident date: Aug 28, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI S5. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME CONTINUOUSLY SOUNDED EVEN WITH THE SEAT BELT ENGAGED AND IN USE. THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ALSO REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AUDI BIRMINGHAM MICHIGAN (34602 WO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2019

Incident date: Feb 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI S5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARBOX AND PARKING BRAKE RELEASED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE V... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 19, 2019

Crash

Incident date: Dec 11, 2018

MAXIMUM OIL LIGHT WARNING LIGHT, REDUCE OIL LEVEL, SINCE PURCHASED. GASOLINE GETTING INTO OIL. REMOVED 9 QUARTS OF GASOLINE SATURATED OIL OUT OF CAR. AUDI SAYS I NEED TO DRIVE CAR MORE. AUDI RECENTLY REPLACED OIL & FILTER AND SAID TO MONITOR . DROVE CAR FROM DEALERSHIP SERVICE, WARNING LIGHT CAME BA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2018

BANG AND OLFISEN SYSTEM SPEAKERS RATTLES A LOT AT VOLUME OVER 50 PERCENT AND SOUNDS VERY DISTORTED AT LOUDER VOLUMES SYSTEM ONLY PLAYS WELL AT 50 PERCENT AND LOWER VOLUME

Incident date: Nov 11, 2017

MY S5 SPORTBACK'S TOP VIEW CAMERA DOES NOT WORK AS DESIGNED. IT REVERTS BACK TO "GRAPHIC" MODE EVERY TIME I START THE CAR. "GRAPHIC" MODE IS SIMPLY A BLACK SCREEN WITH A CARTOON CAR IN THE MIDDLE, AS OPPOSED TO THE ACTUAL "CAMERA" MODE THAT SHOWS YOU WHAT SURROUNDS YOUR VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY-... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2018

MY CAR HAS A "TOP VIEW" REAR CAMERA SYSTEM TO AID IN REVERSING. THIS SYSTEM FAILS AND IS IN AN UNPREDICTABLE STATE ON THE SCREEN EVERY TIME I REVERSE, NOT SHOWING THE VIEW AROUND MY CAR. THIS IS DISTRACTING, AND LEADS TO PROBLEMS IN TRYING TO SWITCH MY TOP-VIEW CAMERA ON (IT REQUIRES A COMPLEX SERIE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2018

Incident date: Apr 9, 2018

THE SUNROOF ON MY BRAND NEW 2018 AUDI S5 EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE PIECES OF GLASS FROM THE SUNROOF DAMAGED THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK-LID AS THEY BLEW BACK DURING THE INCIDENT.

Incident date: Jan 26, 2018

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING AND MITIGATION SYSTEM (PRE SENSE CITY) DID NOT WORK TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT WHERE I REAR ENDED A CAR THAT WAS STATIONARY. NO WARNING OR ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE CAR. POLICE REPORT ATTACHED.

Crash

Incident date: Jan 26, 2018

Crash

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 AUDI S5

2018 Audi S5 2 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 AUDI S5

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) (All-Wheel Drive)	21.0	30.0	24.0	Premium	$3,150

CO2 Emissions: 374.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 AUDI S5

719 manufacturer communications from 505 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	114
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	68
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	54
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	38
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	28
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	27
010000 STEERING	24
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	23

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the rear backrest release in the luggage compartment is inoperative.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns in vehicles equipped with quattro Ultra.

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information on the identification of noises in the dynamic steering.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the brake pad wear indicator is on in the instrument cluster.

045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

This bulletin provides information for when the brake pad wear indicator is on in the instrument cluster.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for vehicles when the infotainment system sporadically reboots.

284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for certain vehicles when the rearview camera/overhead view camera does not turn on.

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

This bulletin provides information when quattro Ultra has vibrations or binding in tight turns.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts.

162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when water sloshing can be heard while driving.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides information when DTCs B200FF0, B200FF1, B200FF3, or B200FF4, B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the low coolant light is illuminated but the coolant level is within specifications.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information regarding noises and/or vibrations in tight turns.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

This bulletin provides information when the frameless window auto-drop function is inoperative in freezing weather.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the rear shock absorber mounting.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

220000 SEATS

This bulletin provides information for when the rear backrest release in the luggage compartment is inoperative.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a loss of coolant from the coolant pump - V6 TFSI.

138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

This bulletin provides information when there is a loss of coolant from the coolant pump - V6 TFSI.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is a hard brake pedal while attempting to start the vehicle.

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This bulletin provides information for when there is a hard brake pedal while attempting to start the vehicle.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information regarding when the brake pedal is hard when attempting to start the vehicle.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.

282000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

This bulletin provides information for the Audi pre sense restricted function icon displayed after the engine is started.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

This bulletin provides information for when the frameless window auto-drop function is inoperative during freezing weather.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when there is a loss of coolant from the coolant pump - V6 TFSI.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This bulletin provides information for when the black optic trim is discolored.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when there are vibrations or binding in tight turns with quattro Ultra.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the air conditioning does not cool.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when the air conditioning does not cool.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises and/or vibrations in tight turns.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.

162322 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

This bulletin provides information for an entry/exit assistance comfort concern.

162321 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR

This bulletin provides information for an entry/exit assistance comfort concern.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.

266000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

This bulletin provides information for when an unexpected Audi presense front intervention such as a front end warning, a warning jolt, partial braking, or emergency braking occurs and a warning appears in the instrument cluster and audibly

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when there is an oil leak from the cylinder head.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on and DTC B13BCF2 is stored in the airbag control module.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin provides information for when the seatbelt is hard to latch in the belt buckle.

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AUDI S5 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI S5 across all model years (2011, 2025).

22 Total Recalls

208 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

7 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI S5 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	22	View
2024	0	2	View
2023	1	3	View
2022	2	2	View
2021	5	1	View
2020	4	50	View
2019	4	6	View
2018 (current)	2	40
2016	0	3	View
2015	0	4	View
2014	0	7	View
2013	0	20	View
2012	1	10	View
2011	1	9	View
2010	0	26	View
2008	0	3	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View

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2018 AUDI S5

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