Registered new in Europe in 2018
22,309 new Audi A5 Sportback cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2018; the largest markets were Germany (11,104), Belgium (2,391), France (1,916).
- Average mass
- 1,611 kg
- Average CO₂
- 155 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 145 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 58% · Petrol 37% · Natural gas 4.5%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2018 Audi A5 Sportback cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (140 kW, 188 hp), 1.4 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (185 kW, 248 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 140 kW 188 hp | 564 |
| 1.4 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 344 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 185 kW 248 hp | 134 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 35 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 24 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,154 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 32% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €55,502.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde366
- Band onvoldoende profiel295
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm184
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld163
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage75
- Band beschadigd69
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht39
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk19
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In Finland
378 of these cars first registered in 2018 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 127,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 8.7 L/100 km (about 27 mpg US), CO₂ 203 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 Sportback quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011305 | This bulletin provides information when the camera for the Driver Assist Systems is coded incorrectly. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011270 | This bulletin provides informatoin when Audi pre sense restricted message appears in the instrument cluster, no DTCs. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011257 | This bulletin provides information when creaking noises are heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers. |
| 11011252 | This bulletin provides information for when there are noises after selecting a gear at idlijng speed when the vehicle is stationary; noises when driving in different gears. |
| 11011251 | This bulletin provides informatino when there is droning/vibrations in tight bends - 0CL gearbox. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009941 | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. |
| 11009936 | This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. |
| 11009928 | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. |
| 11009380 | This bulletin provides information about the Audi pre sense warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement. |
| 11009375 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern. |
| 11009372 | This bulletin provides informaiton when the exterior black optic trim is discolored. |
| 11009365 | This bulletin provides information when there is visible corrosion at the joint between the roof and roof side member. |
| 11009363 | This bulletin provides informatin when there is a squeaking noise from the rubber boot of the intermediate steering shaft. |
| 11009362 | This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection. |
| 11009361 | This bulletin provides information regarding steering wheel visual damage. |
| 11009356 | This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes. |
| 11009354 | This bulletin provides information on frequency analysis. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)