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2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area
Engine (7%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (55%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 29 repairs.
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 354hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Indiana, United States Feb 2018 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Sep 201933000 mi | Getting message saying the key is not in the vehicle. They replaced the driver's side door lock sensor, but this did not fix the issue. Decided to live with it. Driver's side window is buzzing. They tightened something inside the door, which helped, but the problem won't completely go away. | ||
| Sep 202049 mi | Lumbar support on driver's side quit working. Dealer claimed to fix it, but did not. Said it would take a long time to get parts because of COVID and tried to avoid doing the work. I was tired of it and didn't want to own this car out of warranty. Driver's door window buzzing, keeps coming back | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Florida, United States Aug 2019 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jul 202130000 mi | Evaporator had a leak and thus they replaced the complete evaporator | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Georgia, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202127000 mi | Third rear brake light at the top of hatch not functional. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Illinois, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 201814000 mi | Unreasonable loud noise diagnosed as “normal” ABS pump | ||
| Jan 202022000 mi | Humming noise [from transmission?] | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Maryland, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20196000 mi | Oil level sensor reading incorrectly. Reprogramming fixed it. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in California, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jun 20184600 mi | interior rattle/squeaks at door frame | ||
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Florida, United States Apr 2018 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Jan 202111000 mi | Car locks would fail to engage. System would retry several times. At 3rd or 4th try would succeed. Issue with sun roof not closing completely on first try. Several tries needed for the sunroof to close. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 202118600 mi | Sensor malfunction (Safety Systems - Airbag, ABS, Proximity etc) | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Oct 201932000 mi | Left rear passenger window malfunction repaired via software | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in California, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20181590 mi | Rear Parking Sensor Inoperative - Intermittent failures | ||
| May 202017809 mi | Right rear passenger window made grinding sound when lowered. Required alignment. | ||
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 354hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2017 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Sep 2017620 mi | Rear seat fold down latch broken. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20185400 mi | Right side window opened by itself during driving and switch wouldn't close it. After stopping the car and restarting, window was closed. Dealer replaced the bad switch on the right door. | ||
| Jan 20209000 mi | Happened again! - Now, the left driver's window opened by itself. Dealer found "Error" but not specific. Audi said that if this happens again, computer will have to be replaced. Also, Engine light was ON for couple of days two weeks ago but went away, so I cancelled that service appointment. Right side window opened by itself during driving and switch wouldnt close it. After stopping the car and restarting, window was closed. Dealer replaced the bad switch on the right door. | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Florida, United States Apr 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| May 2017800 mi | Drivers side seat belt positioned not working | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Arizona, United States Apr 2017 - May 2021 | |||
| Apr 202016000 mi | Replace battery under warranty due to repeated CEL codes Battery replacement did not fix problem, replace ECM | ||
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Aug 201816000 mi | Center MMI control head (buttons and circular knob) replaced due to aforementioned buttons becoming very difficult to press, sometimes becoming stuck down. (This was not due to spilled drinks, which is also common) | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202230000 mi | Overhead interior lights would not illuminate. Problem caused by previous repair in shop | ||
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Georgia, United States Feb 2018 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Sep 201811568 mi | Air bag light was lit. Software update performed. problem solved | ||
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 354hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jul 20173300 mi | Sport differential error. Had to replace control module | ||
2018 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 in New York, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201914000 mi | Driver side sun visor broke. Replaced by Dealer. | ||
| Jul 202120000 mi | Air bag sensor buzzer on for passenger front seat. Tie strap for air bag sensor connector installed. All fluids replaced, oil , brake fluid etc. | ||
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