2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet Problems & Complaints

Few complaints60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S5 Cabriolet at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Audi S5 Cabriolet complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi S5 Cabriolet. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best S5 Cabriolet years: 2012, 2018. Compare all years →

2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-547 · Jul 24, 2019 · 145,337 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 18V-325 · May 16, 2018 · 548 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed dual-clutchAWD20 / 29 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet, the most recent from July 24, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi S5 Cabriolet?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012 and 2018. See the full Audi S5 Cabriolet years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.