2018 Audi A5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Audi A5, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's side rear coil spring was broken and both rear spring mounts were corroded. Vehicle did not pass Pennsylvania state inspection. I was not aware of these issue until the inspection - there were no obvious warning signs. Vehicle only has 30,236 miles on it. The vehicle has not been modified, does no towing, does not transport heavy loads, and does not traverse rough terrain or go off-roading. It has never been in an accident. It is parked in a heated garage and is serviced annually. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543502, filed 2023-09Related recalls
- 18V893000Dec 17, 2018Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been…Covers: Audi A5 2018
Related service bulletins
- 11030983Mar 24, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- 11029371Feb 18, 2026Thisbulleitn provides informaiotn when there are cracking/craking noises during load changes, or sever vehicle body torsion.
- 11025400Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information parameter settings for suspension control unit J775.
- 11023773Sep 29, 2025This TSB provides informaiton pertaining to noises from the guide link bush.
- 11023772Sep 29, 2025This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
- 11023738Sep 29, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are rumbling noises from the suspension - upper link rubber mounting.
- 11020335Jun 2, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are rumbling noises from the suspension - upper link rubber mounting.
- 11016502Mar 12, 2025This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- 11013719Jan 15, 2025This TSB provides informaiton pertaining to noises from the guide link bush.
- 11013718Jan 15, 2025This TSB provides informaiton about locating noises coming from suspension.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Audi A5
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Audi A5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology