repaired · 2023 Q4
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 Audi RS 5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Audi RS 5, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-874 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 5, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Audi RS 5 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Audi RS 5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other RS 5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RS 5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RS 5 owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Autonomous Emergency Services Notification Feature: Audi has informed its owners of vehicles made from 2018 and earlier that a safety feature provided as standard equipment in the vehicle will no longer be available because of the inevitable shut down of 3G wireless systems across North America.…
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