Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Audi RS 5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Audi RS 5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi RS 5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V874000 Disabled Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V760000 Terminal Cover Can Compromise 12-Volt Power Supply NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V547000 Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Audi RS 5 has limited available data, with no listed owner complaints and only three recall campaigns. These recalls concern the seat heating system, battery terminal cover, and passenger airbag detection, but none indicate major reliability issues. This suggests the vehicle is generally reliable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat heater connection | Unknown | $150–$400 | occasional |
| Battery terminal cover | Unknown | $50–$150 | occasional |
| Airbag detection system | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Spark plug replacement at 40,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat heater malfunction
- Airbag warning light
- Battery terminal corrosion
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Audi RS 5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.