2018 Audi Q5 Problems: 2 Known Issues
2018 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2018 Audi Q5 has 2 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls12 recalls
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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What are the most common Audi Q5 problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2018 Audi Q5 has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2, 2009-2025 Q5 Gasoline-Quality Deposit Diagnosis - TSB 2014753/13. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Audi Q5 reliable?
The 2018 Audi Q5 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2011-2023 Audi Q5 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2?
Certain 2011-2017 Q5 vehicles with a panoramic sunroof are covered by Safety Recall 69P1 when VIN-eligible. Audi warned that an impaired drainage system can let water saturate foam around a side head-curtain-airbag canister, causing corrosion and possible canister fracture. Separ… Severity: high.
What is the 2009-2025 Audi Q5 2009-2025 Q5 Gasoline-Quality Deposit Diagnosis - TSB 2014753/13?
Audi states that contaminated gasoline or gasoline with insufficient deposit-control additives can contribute to deposits on intake valves, the intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Possible results include rough running after cold start, extended cranking, hes… Severity: medium.
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