2018 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (71), Unknown Or Other (44), Engine (31).
Key takeaways
- 202 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 71 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 22% |
| Engine | 31 | 15% |
| Suspension | 24 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 11% |
| Structure | 21 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 6% |
| Steering | 11 | 5% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi Q5 SUV AWD Later Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Audi Q5 SUV AWD Early Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-09-10
Incident Description: While accelerating from a red light during rush hour, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of steering control. The steering wheel locked completely and could not be turned. Simultaneous loud, long beeping and dashboard warnings appeared, stating: "Steering malfunction stop the vehicle...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-28
Description of Incident and Safety Defect:Failed Component & Inspection Availability: The gateway control module, located in an unsealed floor compartment under the rear seat, failed due to liquid/moisture intrusion. The damaged module and vehicle are fully available for inspection upon request.Safety Risk: The sudden ...
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-08-27
While driving the vehicle after a bump in a pot-hole there was loud clunking noise from the engine compartment and car stopped suddenly. There was a risk of getting hit by the car from behind. Car was towed to Audi Service Center and found to have a Connecting Rod Bearing Failure damaging the whole engine. The act is ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.