2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S5 Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls (2)
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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: 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.
Risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.
Risk: If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Audi S5 Cabriolet years
← 2017 S5 Cabriolet · 2019 S5 Cabriolet →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 S5 Cabriolet | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 S5 Cabriolet | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 S5 Cabriolet | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S5 Cabriolet model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.