2018 Audi S5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Audi S5, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“•Parking Brake Issue: The parking brake failed to disengage after stopping, leading to an accident. •Intoxalock Device Malfunction: The Intoxalock device malfunctioned with incessant beeping and intermittent error messages, causing distractions. •Previous Complaints and Lack of Resolution: Previous complaints about the parking brake and Intoxalock device were dismissed without proper investigation or resolution. •Parking Brake Failure: The parking brake failed to hold the car, leading to uncontrollable movement and collision with an obstacle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621015, filed 2024-10“Component/System: Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) / Airbag system — Recall 74E3 / NHTSA 21V874. What Happened: The passenger airbag may switch off even when the seat is occupied due to a faulty PODS wiring connection. The warning message “Passenger Airbag Off” appears with a chime. This is an active safety recall that was issued before I purchased the vehicle, but the recall was not disclosed at the time of sale. Safety Risk: If the system shuts off the airbag incorrectly, the passenger may have no airbag protection in a crash, creating a serious risk of injury or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #11703772, filed 2025-12Related recalls
- 21V874000Nov 10, 2021Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi S5 2018–2020, A4 2017–2020, A5 2018–2020 +2 more
- 19V547000Jul 24, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet…Covers: Audi S5 2018, A4 Allroad 2017–2018, Allroad 2017–2018 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11030980Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Audi S5
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Audi S5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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