2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags) and occupant classification (air bags)
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…
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…
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Air bags: side/window and air bags
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.
Remedy: 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.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Audi S5 (S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–21 / 29–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8) |
Compare Audi S5 Cabriolet model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S5 Cabriolet model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet
How do I know if my 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V325000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.