Model year guide

2018 Audi a5 sportback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Audi a5 sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.

2018 Audi a5 sportback — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Audi a5 sportback at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined27 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Audi a5 sportback recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Audi a5 sportback.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Audi a5 sportback safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: ).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2018 Audi a5 sportback MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Audi a5 sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Fuel only$15,250
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
186.6 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Curb weight
3,704 lb
Front track
62.6 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Audi a5 sportback. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 281

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 281.

This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.

Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026

This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.

Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.

Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.

Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.

Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.

Bulletin TSB_2079214_4 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.

Bulletin TSB_2074436_3 · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.

Bulletin TSB_2063528_5 · Steering · Aug 2026

This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.

Bulletin TSB_2063546_5 · Steering · Aug 2026

This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.

Bulletin TSB_2068999_4 · Structure · Aug 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the A5 SPORTBACK AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2018 Audi a5 sportback trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Premium, quattro Komfort (Canada) · S Line quattro Premium Plus, S Line quattro Progressiv (Canada)
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 252 hp

2018 Audi a5 sportback vehicles on record

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2018 Audi a5 sportback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi a5 sportback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi a5 sportback. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2018 Audi a5 sportback safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2018 Audi a5 sportback an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Audi a5 sportback get?

The 2018 Audi a5 sportback has a U.S. EPA estimate of 27 mpg combined (24 city / 34 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.