2018 Audi Q5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,630miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Audi Q5, 2% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,630 miles.
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.
“The car has about 10k miles. It smells like unburnt raw fuel when the car is parked in residential indoor garage. When there is no car in the garage, the odor is not present. The car was taken to the Audi dealer but they claimed the smell cannot be reproduced. It is a safety, health and environment issues hence reporting.”
NHTSA complaint #11128816, filed 2018-09, 10,000 miles“Fuel pump has been recalled on other models but not mine. I have a 2018 audi q5. It had a warranty extension but the previous owner never claimed but if it would have been a recall then I wouldnt be having this problem . Now I have to replace the water pump and pay almost $2k for something that wasn't a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11660676, filed 2025-05“When depressing gas pedal from stopped (or near stopped) position, the vehicle fails to respond before moving forward. This most frequently occurs when pulling onto or crossing a street, and I'm concerned it will eventually be the cause of an accident. The dealer has checked this several times, but says that the recorder shows no problem. It does not occur every time, and no default is recorded, but it continues to occur even after almost two years. Dealer has a number of service requests for this issue, all marked as ntf. …”
NHTSA complaint #11240812, filed 2019-07Related service bulletins
- 11035829Jul 13, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
- 11035828Jul 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
- 11027366Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides information when the DTC P014800 or P008700 stored in ECM; Fuel System.
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 17% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 12 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 14% |
| 2011 | 32 | 22% |
| 2010 | 32 | 32% |
| 2009 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q5
74 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsForward collision avoidance
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTransmission 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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