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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2018 Audi Q5 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 209 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2018 Audi Q5, 1% of the 209 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Hello, My Q5 top view(360) camera. The MMI wont be able to save my settings - when it is changed from Graphic to Camera. It always goes back to default as Graphic. I need to adjust almost every time when I park the car. It is distracting and safety conerning. This issue came with the car since it was bulit. And this is the common issue across the MY18 for Audi products. Audi dealer needs to charge me to fix the issue, due to the car is out of warrenty. But this is not caused by wear and tear. Thanks,”

NHTSA complaint #11490901, filed 2022-10

“Steering rack completely failed while driving. Causing steering to become unusable nearly causing a wreck putting everyone on the road at risk. Vehicle has less 80k miles and is driven occasionally. This was an issue on early models and seems to not have been fully fixed on this model either. Warning lamps require vehicle to pullover and stop.”

NHTSA complaint #11561231, filed 2023-12

“The rear view camera is not operating when shifting to reverse. I can demonstrate this malfunction at any time to anyone. Driver is unable to detect short objects or small children directly behind the vehicle. The problem was confirmed by the dealer during a service visit. At that time, the service technician checked power and ground to the control unit and verified good. Attempted calibration for camera, vehicle would not calibrate. The vehicle has not been inspected by any other agencies. There were no warning messages, or lamps or any other symptoms prior to the failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11727995, filed 2026-03

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202524%
202312%
202134%
202014%
201912%
201831%

Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q5

Electrical system
74 complaints
Other or unknown
46 complaints
Engine
31 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
13 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Audi Q5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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