2018 Audi RS5 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2018 Audi RS5 — the 2.9L V6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2018
Engines
2.9L V6 — 177 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsBase Coupe 2-Door
Federal record1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 RS5 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 775
  • Engine Performance 256
  • Accessories & Equipment 4,795
  • General Information 2,407
  • Body & Frame 3,812
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,834
  • Brakes 417
  • Maintenance 242
  • Drivelines & Axles 168
  • Restraints 435
  • Electrical 1,533
  • Steering 290
  • Engine Mechanical 182
  • Suspension 393
  • Front 200
  • Rear 200

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 RS5

  1. Seats · 21V874000
    A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Owners have filed 0 complaints and Audi has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 2018 RS5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2018 RS5 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2018 RS5?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 2.9L V6 across the Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.

What 2018 RS5 problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2018 RS5, covering seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.

Does it include 2018 RS5 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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