The service and repair manual for the 2018 Audi S5 Sportback — the 3.0L V6 engine, 4 trims. 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 year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Prestige Hatchback 4-Door · Technik Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door |
| Other 2018 S5 Sportback variants | S5 → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 40 complaints · 660 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 S5 Sportback manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 118
- General Information 2,293
- Accessories & Equipment 5,125
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 2,027
- Body & Frame 3,713
- Maintenance 247
- Brakes 387
- Restraints 543
- Drivelines & Axles 638
- Steering 315
- Electrical 945
- Suspension 456
- Engine Mechanical 1,292
- Transmission 804
- Engine Performance 1,073
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 S5 Sportback
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V547000A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Seats · 21V874000A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Owners have filed 40 complaints and Audi has issued 660 technical service bulletins for the 2018 S5 Sportback. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 S5 Sportback manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 S5 Sportback?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the Prestige Hatchback 4-Door, Technik Hatchback 4-Door, Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door, Progressiv Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2018 S5 Sportback problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 S5 Sportback, covering air bags, 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 S5 Sportback 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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