2018 Audi Q5 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

29Engine complaints

14.9%Of all 195 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM66 · 33.8%

Unspecified / other43 · 22.1%

ENGINE29 · 14.9%

SUSPENSION24 · 12.3%

SERVICE BRAKES20 · 10.3%

Share of the 195 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Audi Q5 overview page.

What owners report

“Audi engine start system malfunction continues to go off on the dash and the majority of the exterior lighting has gone into a malfunction as…”NHTSA complaint 11541835 — filed 08/31/2023

“On 8/8/2023 my vehicle was outside in the driveway of our home in Truro, MA. A large storm moved through the area with torrential rain…”NHTSA complaint 11540351 — filed 08/23/2023

“My 2018 AUDI Q5 had the 5-year/50,000 mile factory recommended service in August 2022, the vehicle only hadwith 42,000 Miles and everything was perfect as…”NHTSA complaint 11532248 — filed 07/14/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi Q5 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Audi Q5: 29 of 195 complaints on file (14.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Audi Q5 have in total?

195 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.