Trim Report

Audi A5 Prestige2018

Includes:A5|Prestige
$51,287
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Where to Find Audi A5 Prestige

Location data for all 2018 Audi A5 trims combined

31States

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Audi A5 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Audi A5 trims

Low Concern

The 2018 Audi A5 has a low safety risk profile with 4 recall campaigns and 6 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

4
Recalls
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V8360002018-27-11
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

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18V8930002018-17-12
SUSPENSION:FRONT

Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.

A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.

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17V8220002017-20-12
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

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17V6750002017-25-10
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.

The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 6 owners have filed complaints about the 2018 Audi A5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System2
02Engine2
03Engine And Engine Cooling1
04Power Train1
6 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Audi A5 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Audi A5 trims

27mpg combined
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24city
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33-34hwy
·
$2,150/yr

With 27 MPG combined, the 2018 Audi A5 keeps things simple on fuel costs across its 4 configurations.

By Trim
A5 Cabriolet quattro - Automatic (AM-S7)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average
A5 quattro - Automatic (AM-S7)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average
A5 quattro - Manual 6-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average
A5 Sportback quattro - Automatic (AM-S7)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Prestige Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Audi A5 Prestige

How does the Prestige compare to other Audi A5 trims?

The Prestige occupies a distinct position in the Audi A5 range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Audi A5 Prestige?

Maintenance costs for the Prestige align with the broader Audi A5 ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 4 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is electrical system. Check the 2018 Audi A5 page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Audi A5 Prestige?

For the Prestige, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Audi A5 buyer's guide.

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