2018 Audi Q5 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Audi Q5 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 313
- 244 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 66 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 7 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,696
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Audi median
+162
median 152 across 46 Audi records
Vs 2016-2020
+26
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
21%
Electrical System: 66 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Audi Q5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 66
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 43
- ENGINE 29
- SUSPENSION 24
- SERVICE BRAKES 20
6 recalls on record for the 2018 Audi Q5
- NHTSA 21V947000 · 2022 · STRUCTURE:BODY A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V737000 · 2019 · STRUCTURE:BODY The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 19V277000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its em
- NHTSA 19V416000 · 2019 · WHEELS:HUB The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 18V369000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Audi Q5 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Audi Q5 reliable?
NHTSA has 313 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Audi Q5 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (66 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Audi Q5 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi Q5?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (66), unknown or other (43), engine (29), suspension (24). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Audi Q5?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.