2018 Audi S5 vs 2018 Ford Fiesta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Audi S5 | 2018 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 791 | 56 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 30–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S5 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 6 |
| Power Train | 2 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2018 Audi S5
2018 Ford Fiesta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.