2018 Audi S5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Audi S5, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Forward collision warning and mitigation system (pre sense city) did not work to prevent an accident where I rear ended a car that was stationary. No warning or action was taken by the car. Police report attached.”
NHTSA complaint #11067158, filed 2018-02, 200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036908Aug 21, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036922Aug 20, 2026This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- 11036926Aug 4, 2026This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- 11035818Jul 10, 2026This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- 11035809Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- 11030994Mar 25, 2026This bulleitn provides informaiotn when there are cracking/craking noises during load changes, or sever vehicle body torsion.
- 11031048Mar 20, 2026This TSB provides information when there is moisture in footwell, damp smell in passenger compartment.
- 11025323Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Audi S5
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
3 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Audi S5
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.
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