Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Audi S5 has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | ENGINE | An Audi dealer has just diagnosed my 2018 S5 Cabriolet Prestige with vacuum system contamination cau... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | VEHICLE Year: 2018 Make: Audi Model: S5 Prestige Trim: 3.0 TFSI (EA839 V6 Turbo) Mileage: 86,000 Eng... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ENGINE | To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report a mechanical issue with my 2018 Au... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | ENGINE | After driving for 7 to 8 minutes less that 45 mph, a yellow warning lamp and an audible warning indi... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE | While driving, my Audi overheated randomly, started smoking, had to be towed. Had 72,800 miles, was ... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | ENGINE | I was returning home from visiting family. My drive was approx 140 miles home. The car was running/d... |
| Aug 23, 2022 | ENGINE | The 2018 year for the Audi S5 has a notorious rocker arm failure within the engine. Audi is aware of... |
| Dec 11, 2018 | ENGINE | MAXIMUM OIL LIGHT WARNING LIGHT, REDUCE OIL LEVEL, SINCE PURCHASED. GASOLINE GETTING INTO OIL. REMOV... |