2018 Audi RS5 Reliability ReportC+ grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2018 Audi RS5
- The system most likely to surface first: dynamic ride control (drc) suspension (major severity).
- Has 2 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery.
- Scores 4 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2017 Audi RS5 earns a 82.
Is the 2018 Audi RS5 Worth Buying?
The 2018 Audi RS5 offers exhilarating performance and premium quality, but it's a vehicle that demands meticulous maintenance and a substantial repair budget. While fundamentally robust, its complex high-performance systems and advanced electronics introduce an elevated risk of expensive repairs once outside of warranty, making it a car best suited for the prepared enthusiast.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust powertrain when properly maintained
- Exceptional build quality and premium materials
- Quattro AWD system reliability and performance
What Tends to Fail First on the 2018 Audi RS5
The systems that break first on the 2018 Audi RS5. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2018 Audi RS5 Recall History
2 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
What breaks on the 2018 Audi RS5?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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