Buying a used 2018 Audi RS5? Check these 2 recalls first
This model year carries two open recall themes: a high-severity passenger airbag that can switch itself off, and an RS5 Coupe-specific issue where the wrong battery terminal cover was fitted. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The NHTSA complaint file is nearly empty, with one unverified owner report logged under unknown or other and no crashes, fires or injuries. For a car of this age that is a thin record rather than a clean bill of health.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for dealer paperwork showing the passenger airbag recall was completed
- With a passenger seated, confirm the airbag-off indicator behaves correctly
- Open the hood and check the battery terminal cover is the correct recall part
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Audi RS5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi passenger airbag may be switched off by faulty cable | Seats | high |
| Audi RS5 Coupe has wrong battery terminal cover fitted | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
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