2018 Audi Q5 structure problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Audi Q5 — 10% 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
“The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled to the side of the road, and the vehicle was able to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Jul 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam…Campaign 21V947000 · Dec 8, 2021
- Rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicleCampaign 19V737000 · Oct 16, 2019
Related service bulletins
This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
TSB_2068999_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
TSB_2076945_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 05-2026 · Other · issued Aug 18, 2026
Structure problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Q5 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 Q5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Q5 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Q5 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 Q5 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Q5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Q5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Q5 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 Q5 | 8 | 9% |
| 2012 Q5 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 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.