2018 Audi Q5 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 209 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Audi Q5 overview page.
What owners report
“Suddenly car entry stopped working. Warning messages on display about start/stop, engine starting malfunction, every single light. I found the driver rear side full of…”NHTSA complaint 11552232 — filed 10/27/2023
“Comfort Control Module (J393) is malfunctioning due to water getting into the wiring components and surrounding areas. The rear lighting stops working all together; No…”NHTSA complaint 11546356 — filed 09/25/2023
“Start/ Stop system malfunction shown on dash board. Took vehicle to Lynbrook Audi New York on 9/20/23. Water penetration causing multiple damage to electrical systems…”NHTSA complaint 11546309 — filed 09/25/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Audi Q5 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Audi Q5: 74 of 209 complaints on file (35.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Audi Q5 have in total?
209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
