2018 Audi Q5 service brakes problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Audi Q5 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was pulling into (my usual) handicapped parking space, at a slow speed. As I approached the curb my brakes did NOT respond to stop my car. Not only did my brakes not respond, the car actually sped up - going up the curb and hitting the handicapped sign pole. The pole broke and stopped my vehicle!…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
“I wrote Audi to request escalation of an unresolved issue involving my 2018 Audi Q5, related to Safety Recall 90S9 (NHTSA Campaign 21V947000) for the gateway control module. Summary of the issue: My vehicle recently experienced a complete gateway control module failure due to water intrusion. I…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Brake master cylinder casting may be too shortCampaign 19V277000 · Apr 8, 2019
- Brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially…Campaign 18V369000 · Jun 1, 2018
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
TSB_2069904_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
TSB_2069078_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
TSB_2067132_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026
Service Brakes problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 10 | 24% |
| 2024 Q5 | 5 | 25% |
| 2023 Q5 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 Q5 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 Q5 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 Q5 | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 Q5 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 Q5 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Q5 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Q5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 Q5 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 Q5 | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Audi Q5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.