2018 Audi Q5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (74), Unknown Or Other (45), Engine (31).
Key takeaways
- 209 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 | 74 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 22% |
| Engine | 31 | 15% |
| Suspension | 25 | 12% |
| Structure | 22 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 6% |
| Steering | 11 | 5% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2018 Audi Q5
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Structure - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owned a 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the sunroof drain was clogged, causing water to flood into the trunk where the spare tire was located. The water caused electrical failures, short-circuiting the brake lights and indicator lights. The contact stated that the circuit breaker was in the trunk of t...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-15
My 2018 Audi Q5 became disabled after liquid intrusion affected the gateway control module, which is the condition addressed by Audi Safety Recall 90S9. At the time of the failure, I was traveling away from home and was unaware that my vehicle had an open recall. Because the vehicle was disabled, it was taken to an ind...
Carry Handle, Shell, Base,other/I Am Not Sure - filed 2026-09-30
After one year of use, the car seat developed a sudden defect. An internal rod slid out of place, protruding from the side of the car seat by about an inch. I reported the issue to Graco, and they confirmed this car seat defect is a child safety risk, and in fact the car seat is no longer safe for use. According to the...
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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.