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2018 Audi Q5 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
46about this part
Share
22%of 209 total for the year
Median mileage
6,250miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Audi Q5, 22% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Going down the road and moon roof exploded. Audi says it was a rock, but no other vehicle was around. We were driving between 50 and 60 MPH. Sounded like a shot gun went off in our car. Glass went everywhere. High safety issue. Once again a rock didn't hit us the moon roof's are not safe.”

NHTSA complaint #11202857, filed 2019-04, 6,500 miles

“The vehicle can, at times, sound alarms indicating a risk of getting into an accident when there is no risk present. This can happen while driving at highway speeds or while stopped. My guess is that this is due to similar safety sensors installed on other vehicles on the road which my car may mistake for signals from its own. I have notices this occurring around teslas mostly, but it has happened around other makes/models as well but those are more rare. …”

NHTSA complaint #11306619, filed 2020-02, 22,000 miles

“I was about to get on the freeway when my car's electrical system failed and I got several warning lights. The braking/stop start system, lights and a few other lit up. I pulled off the road and had it towed. The dealership said water (rain) got in through my sunroof and shorted my system (warranty won't cover). There are several class action suits re. This issue already and Audi knows about it, but there's no recall and cars have stopped suddenly on the freeway. It's very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11416186, filed 2021-05, 30,000 miles

“1.I had an accident at approximately 10:45 a.m. On thursday, september 19, 2019 in the parking lot for the medical offices located at 2000 south mays street, round rock, texas. 2.I parked in a space on the south side of the building, which is part of their property. 3.my normal habit is to place the car in 'park' when I stop in a parking spot. 4.since it was very warm, I left the motor running so I'd have air conditioning as I placed the sun screen over the windshield. 5.the sun shade is one piece and takes a lot of time and effort to properly install. …”

NHTSA complaint #11258331, filed 2019-09, 14,100 miles

“I've had several issues with my vehicle when backing up and the presence going off without a reason. When backing up on several occasions, the sensors will beep and bring the vehicle to grinding stop. When I check the area, there are no vehicles, person, or objects in the path of the vehicle. Recently, when driving on the highway, the pre sense went off when no vehicles were around and slowed the vehicle down at a rapid rate. Twice when driving, the pre sense will activate and bring the vehicle to a complete stop when there are no vehicles in front, behind, or beside me.”

NHTSA complaint #11323111, filed 2020-05, 31,900 miles

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Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025511%
202415%
2023920%
2022418%
2021912%
2020624%
201959%
20184622%
201737%
20161114%
20151414%
20141110%
201378%
2012106%
201186%
201022%
2009310%

Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q5

Electrical system
74 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
Seat belts
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Audi Q5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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