2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
The 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 291,770 vehicles.
Recall 19V547000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 145,337 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
View full details →Recall 19V547000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 145,337 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
View full details →Recall 18V325000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 548 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.
View full details →Recall 18V325000 — AIR BAGS
| 548 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET.
Safety Rating for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2070349_5 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information when tehre is a loss of coolant.
A4624552061403_2 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the brake pad wear indicator is on in the instrument cluster.
A0123462058890_4 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information to address the message "Switch off the engine and check coolant" with the DTC P000000
DC_Rings_VOL10 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Takata recall and 3G turndown
A1023252059446_6 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information for when there is oil found in the engine compartment, front end, and around the filler cap, and a smell is coming from the oil compartment.
DC_91CD_20220927 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
3G Turndown (91CD) Activation Support âÃÂàActivation Rate Improvement Reminder
A9121322051664_4 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is an emergency call function message in the instrument cluster with DTC B191604.
A4821022061904_3 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin contains repair instruction for when DTC C110DF0 is stored and the yellow steering lamp is on.
A5721762055916_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains a software update for the DTC B14FF29 and the message "Child lock: malfunction!" appears in the instrument cluster.
A9120312053028_4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update for when the reversing camera switches from camera view to graphic view intermittently.
Showing 10 of 19 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
- 2013 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 3 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET (current)
- 2019 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2022 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2023 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET — 0 complaints