2018 Audi Q5 Suspension Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · 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 suspension 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
“Passenger side broken Rear Spring was uncovered when Audi Q5 was brought in for it's annual service. There were no warning lights or messages indicating…”NHTSA complaint 11551320 — filed 10/23/2023
“On July 12, 2023 I took my 2018 Audi Q5 to the dealership of Westwood in Audi Massachusetts for an oil change. according to the…”NHTSA complaint 11533130 — filed 07/18/2023
“My 2018 Audi Q5 has 53,000 miles per the dealer the coil spring seat is broken. Driver rear spring is broken ,rear coil spring mounts…”NHTSA complaint 11532297 — filed 07/14/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Audi Q5 have suspension problems?
Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Audi Q5: 25 of 209 complaints on file (12%). 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 suspension category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
