2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls and problems

The 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2018 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Jul 24, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V547000 · 145,337 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Air Bags

May 16, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V325000 · 548 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2018 vs. other Audi S5 Cabriolet years

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Questions

Does the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet, the latest from Jul 24, 2019 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet.