2018 Audi Q5 suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2018 Audi Q5 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front subframe on the vehicle is severely rusted and corroded through rust. Part of it has fallen off, and the rest of it is badly damaged. A structural integrity, a major safety risk. The Audi Dealer inspected it and confirmed. The car is unsafe to drive.”
filed Dec 28, 2025
“Rear coil springs broke. No heavy duty cycle. 46,000 miles. Spring retention pads dislocated and destroyed. Powder coat anti rust prevention in 90% good shape. No reason for coil springs to break other than assembly defect or supplier material defect.”
filed Oct 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Q5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Q5 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Q5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Q5 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 Q5 | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Q5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Q5 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 Q5 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Q5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 Q5 | 2 | 7% |
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.