2018 Audi S5 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Audi S5, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15 miles.
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 car has a top view rear camera system to aid in reversing. This system fails and is in an unpredictable state on the screen every time I reverse, not showing the view around my car. This is distracting, and leads to problems in trying to switch my top-view camera on (it requires a complex series of 8 button presses while in reverse!) while backing up. I have nearly hit objects and pedestrians due to this safety defect, and it diminishes my ability to safely operate my vehicle when it is reversing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119453, filed 2018-08, 15 miles“During a drive on an interstate highway in tennessee on12/27/19, the sunroof suddenly exploded. Speed was approximately 75-80 MPH on a cloudy day with the temperature in the low 60's f. Without any prior indications, there was a loud boom. A section of the sunroof approx 18' in diameter separated from the window and blew backwards onto the road. Smaller shards of glass fell inward onto the sun shade inside the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11292049, filed 2019-12, 29,000 miles“The car's overall electronic reliability and safety are huge areas of concern. Rearview camera and sensors do not always work. Sometimes it will operate while car is in motion but it will black out which ultimately impairs the driver's ability to reverse and avoid any objects and pedestrians. This is potentially dangerous in high-foot traffic area like shopping mall. In addition, the car's lane assistance mechanism is not accurate at times and could have caused accidents several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324352, filed 2020-05, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11036915Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2018 Audi S5
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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