2018 Audi Q5 structure problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Audi Q5 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled to the side of the road, and the vehicle was able to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Jul 17, 2025
“A coil that is attached underneath the sunroof is attached to the BCM. There is not a drain plug at the end so there was 5 inches of water there and the BCM was made to sit in that spot. The electrical wires and BCM were burned out because of this. The BCM controls the entire system not limited to…”
filed Jun 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam…Campaign 21V947000 · Dec 8, 2021
- Rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicleCampaign 19V737000 · Oct 16, 2019
Related service bulletins
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
TSB_2078648_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Structure problems in other Q5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Q5 | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 Q5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Q5 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Q5 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 Q5 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Q5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Q5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Q5 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 Q5 | 8 | 9% |
| 2012 Q5 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 Q5 | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Audi Q5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.