Buying a used 2018 Audi Q5? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2018 Audi Q5 has 6 recalls in this group. Braking stands out: the brake-caliper recall carries a stop-driving instruction, and a separate recall concerns the brake master cylinder. Other subjects include seat-belt pretensioners, water-related power loss, and wheel-arch trim detachment. The 202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports, including 71 electrical, 31 engine, and 24 suspension complaints. The record lists 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify brake-caliper recall status and its stop-driving instruction.
- Obtain master-cylinder, pretensioner, and wheel-arch recall records.
- Ask about water intrusion, power loss, and suspension repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Audi Q5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| VW and Audi Brake Calipers May Reduce Braking · do not drive | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Brake Master Cylinder Defect | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Audi Q5 Seat Belt Pretensioner May Not Activate | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 water damage may cut power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 rear wheel arch trim can detach | Structure | medium |
| Audi Q5 and SQ5 Wheel Arch Trim May Detach | Wheels | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
202 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 71 | Yes |
| Engine | 31 | None found |
| Suspension | 24 | None found |
| Brakes | 22 | Yes |
| Structure | 21 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 18 | None found |