Does the 2018 Audi A5 have any recalls?

The 2018 Audi A5 has 6 open NHTSA recalls on record. Components involved include: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; SUSPENSION:FRONT.

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2018 Audi A5 Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

Q: What is a fair price for a 2018 Audi A5?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price for a used 2018 Audi A5 is about $24,118, within a typical market range of $24,118 to $24,118.

Q: What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Audi A5?

The out-the-door price (vehicle price plus state sales/use tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee) for a 2018 Audi A5 runs about $24,429 in MT to $26,743 in NJ, depending on your state's taxes and fees. Local taxes can add more.

Q: How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Audi A5?

Negotiating leverage on a 2018 Audi A5 rates 0/100 (weak). ~0 days of national supply — limited negotiating leverage.

Q: What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Audi A5?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) for a 2018 Audi A5 is roughly $44,114–$46,032 — modeled as its $47,950 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. This is an estimate; actual invoice varies by manufacturer incentives and holdback.

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Fair market price

$24,118

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Fair price is in the typical market range

$24,118$24,118

Typical market range: $24,118–$24,118
Ridekick fair price: $24,118
Original MSRP: $47,950

Buyer context

Market pulse

Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.

Negotiating leverage

weak leverage / 100

~0 days of national supply — limited negotiating leverage.

National supply

days of supply

Seller's market

These sell quickly, so there's typically less room to negotiate — knowing the fair price is your best leverage.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$44,114–$46,032

Estimated dealer invoice — about $47,950 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

Trim	Fair price	MSRP	Est. dealer cost
komfort	—	$47,950	$44,114–$46,032

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price

Trim

$43,614$46,032$48,450

Fair price

komfort

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All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2018 Audi A5 runs about $24,429 in MT to $26,743 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

State	Sales/use tax	Doc + title + reg	Out-the-door
CA	$1,749	$110+	$25,977
TX	$1,507	$332	$25,957
FL	$1,447	$1,074+	$26,639
NY	$965	$371	$25,454
PA	$1,447	$587	$26,152
IL	$1,507	$683	$26,308
OH	$1,387	$444	$25,949
GA	$1,688	$637	$26,443
NC	$724	$793	$25,635
WA	$1,568	$215+	$25,901
OR	$0	$525	$24,643

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Audi A5.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V547000 · 24/07/2019

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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

Campaign 18V836000 · 27/11/2018

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.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.

Campaign 18V893000 · 17/12/2018

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."

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.

Campaign 17V822000 · 20/12/2017

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.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.

Campaign 17V675000 · 25/10/2017

SEATS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Campaign 21V874000 · 10/11/2021

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is a fair price for a 2018 Audi A5?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $24,118, within a typical market range of $24,118 to $24,118.

Is the 2018 Audi A5 cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $47,950, so a fair used price is roughly $23,832 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Audi A5?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $24,429 in MT to $26,743 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Audi A5?

There are about 0 days of national market supply for the 2018 Audi A5 — These sell quickly, so there's typically less room to negotiate — knowing the fair price is your best leverage.

How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Audi A5?

Negotiating leverage rates 0/100 (weak). ~0 days of national supply — limited negotiating leverage.

What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Audi A5?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $44,114–$46,032 — its $47,950 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 7/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.