The vehicle dossier US · 2018
2018 Audi
Q5Problems & recalls
204 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 99 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 204 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
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These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 9 years with reports.
15,141 miles is the median among 64 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 4,392–53,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
6 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
STRUCTURE:BODYCampaign 21V947000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Manufacturer campaign: 90S9
Read campaign 21V947000 at NHTSASTRUCTURE:BODYCampaign 19V737000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
Manufacturer campaign: 66K8
Read campaign 19V737000 at NHTSAWHEELS:HUBCampaign 19V416000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
Manufacturer campaign: 66K6/66K7
Read campaign 19V416000 at NHTSASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERCampaign 19V277000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
Manufacturer campaign: 47O9
Read campaign 19V277000 at NHTSASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERCampaign 18V369000
A do-not-drive advisory is recorded. Verify applicability immediately with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
Manufacturer campaign: 47N8, 47N9, 47N6
Read campaign 18V369000 at NHTSASEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERCampaign 16V955000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Manufacturer campaign: VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2
Read campaign 16V955000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
1,083 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
TSB_2074436_3This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.NHTSA ID 11036917
This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036917 at NHTSATSB_2069331_8This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.NHTSA ID 11036910
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036910 at NHTSATSB_2069904_3This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.NHTSA ID 11036911
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036911 at NHTSATSB_2069078_4This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).NHTSA ID 11036909
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036909 at NHTSATSB_2068999_4This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.NHTSA ID 11036908
This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036908 at NHTSATSB_2067132_4This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.NHTSA ID 11036906
This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036906 at NHTSATSB_2063546_5This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.NHTSA ID 11036903
This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036903 at NHTSATSB_2063528_5This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.NHTSA ID 11036902
This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036902 at NHTSATSB_2076945_2This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.NHTSA ID 11036922
This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036922 at NHTSASM 05-2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.NHTSA ID 11036899
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036899 at NHTSATSB_2079732_2This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.NHTSA ID 11036934
This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036934 at NHTSATSB_2075120_3This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.NHTSA ID 11036921
This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036921 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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