2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet.
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet recalls
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module · Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
NHTSA campaign 19V547000 · reported July 24, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 145,337 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Air bags: side/window · Air bags
NHTSA campaign 18V325000 · reported May 16, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 548 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet, the most recent reported on July 24, 2019 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module, Air bags: sensor, occupant classification). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.