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2018 Audi Q5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 208
Latest campaign: Dec 8, 2021

Recall summary by component6

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	1	Apr 8, 2019	19V277000 18V369000
Electrical system	1	–	Dec 8, 2021	21V947000
Structure	1	–	Oct 16, 2019	19V737000
Wheels	1	–	Jun 5, 2019	19V416000
Seat belts	1	–	Dec 29, 2016	16V955000

Safety recalls6

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1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 8, 2021Latest campaign


Dec 8, 202121V947000	Electrical system: body control module/BCM A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V947000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown. Risk A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9. Campaign NHTSA 21V947000 · Dec 8, 2021
Oct 16, 201919V737000	Structure: body The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V737000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle. Risk The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8. Campaign NHTSA 19V737000 · Oct 16, 2019
Jun 5, 201919V416000	Wheels: hub The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V416000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach. Risk The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6. Campaign NHTSA 19V416000 · Jun 5, 2019
Apr 8, 201919V277000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V277000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short. Risk A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function. Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9. Campaign NHTSA 19V277000 · Apr 8, 2019
Jun 1, 201818V369000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V369000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. Risk A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6. Campaign NHTSA 18V369000 · Jun 1, 2018
Dec 29, 201616V955000	Seat belts: pretensioner In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V955000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly. Risk In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Remedy Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Campaign NHTSA 16V955000 · Dec 29, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component208

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208Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	74	36	0	0
Unknown or other	45	22	2	1
Engine	31	15	0	0
Suspension	25	12	0	0
Service brakes	22	11	4	0
Structure	21	10	3	1
Forward collision avoidance	19	9	2	1
Vehicle speed control	14	7	4	1
Exterior lighting	13	6	1	0
Air bags	13	6	1	2
Steering	11	5	0	0
Power train	10	5	2	0
Seat belts	7	3	0	1
Seats	5	2	0	0
Wheels	5	2	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“My 2018 Audi Q5 became disabled after liquid intrusion affected the gateway control module, which is the condition addressed by Audi Safety Recall 90S9.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771468
Carry handle
“After one year of use, the car seat developed a sudden defect. An internal rod slid out of place, protruding from the side of the car seat by about an inch.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11767998
Suspension
“Driving through the expressway a metal noice from the bottom of my car. One of the coil spring was out of the base and the other was broken.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768130

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2018 Audi Q5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q5 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi Q5. The most recent, 21V947000 (reported December 8, 2021), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Audi Q5 recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), structure (1), wheels (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Audi Q5?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 74 complaints out of 208 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Audi Q5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Electrical system: body control module/BCM

Structure: body

Wheels: hub

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc

Seat belts: pretensioner