CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Audi RS 5 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2018 Audi RS 5 recalls
Passenger Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off in a Crash
A fault in the cable linking the front passenger seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System can cause an intermittent contact problem.
Battery cover may cut power in a rear crash, blocking doors and hazard lights
An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed on certain vehicles.
Passenger Air Bag May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Corrosion (oxidation) on the cable connecting the passenger occupant detection system can cause the software to wrongly detect a fault and switch off the front passenger air bag.
Most common 2018 Audi RS 5 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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. However, features that are not free (which require a subscription) are supported by a 4G radio in the car and will not be impacted. Owners were NEVER notified that two different wireless systems were used in the car, a 20 year old technology for safety related features, and a 4GLTE module for expensive, subscription based telematics which have nothing to do with safety. I purchased and selected my ve
2018 Audi RS 5 questions
Does the 2018 Audi RS 5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Audi RS 5: Passenger Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off in a Crash; Battery cover may cut power in a rear crash, blocking doors and hazard lights; Passenger Air Bag May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi RS 5?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Audi RS 5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.