The service and repair manual for the 2018 Audi S5 — 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 10 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 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged |
| Trims | Prestige Coupe 2-Door · Technik Coupe 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Prestige Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Progressiv Convertible 2-Door +4 |
| Other 2018 S5 variants | S5 Sportback → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 40 complaints · 660 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 S5 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 761
- General Information 2,407
- Accessories & Equipment 4,791
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,834
- Body & Frame 3,812
- Maintenance 242
- Brakes 417
- Restraints 435
- Drivelines & Axles 168
- Steering 290
- Electrical 1,519
- Suspension 393
- Engine Mechanical 1,146
- Transmission 68
- Engine Performance 671
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 S5
- 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. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 S5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 S5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the Prestige Coupe 2-Door, Technik Coupe 2-Door, Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door, Prestige Convertible 2-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Progressiv Convertible 2-Door, Premium Plus Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Technik Convertible 2-Door, Progressiv Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2018 S5 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 S5, 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 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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