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2018 Audi Q5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 194 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Audi Q5

The 2018 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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45/100

Buyer Beware — 2018 Audi Q5

The 2018 Audi Q5 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
194
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Audi Q5 (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V369000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V416000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V737000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V277000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V955000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V947000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Audi Q5

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
60
Unknown Or Other
24
Suspension
24
Engine
11
Air Bags
10
Steering
9
Power Train
9
Service Brakes
8
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Audi Q5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 4 complaints 2013 92 complaints 2014 105 complaints 2015 97 complaints 2016 75 complaints 2017 41 complaints 2018 194 complaints 2019 46 complaints 2020 22 complaints 2021 65 complaints 2022 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2020, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Audi Q5

Is the 2018 Audi Q5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Audi Q5 has 6 recalls and 194 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q5 have?
The 2018 Audi Q5 has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi Q5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Audi Q5 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Suspension, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Audi Q5 safe to buy?
The 2018 Audi Q5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q5 are: 2012, 2020, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.