2018 Audi S5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Audi S5, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year.
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.
“My 2018 Audi S5 Prestige with 59K miles meticulously maintained by the dealer had the Suspension Warning light came on about a week ago. I brought it to my local Audi mechanic and they found the right rear spring had broken about 1/3 of the way from the base and the shock had been damaged from the spring breaking. They attributed it low quality steel being used in the springs Audi is using. Luckily it was a rear spring as I understand a front spring breaking at speed could be catastrophic.”
NHTSA complaint #11528956, filed 2023-06Related 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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