Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Audi Q5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Audi Q5 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V947000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V737000 Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V416000 Wheel Arch Cover Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V277000 Hydraulic Brakes May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V369000 Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V955000 Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 74 complaints
- Unknown or Other 45 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Service Brakes 22 complaints
- Structure 22 complaints
Of the 209 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 209 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Audi Q5 has a moderate number of recalls and owner complaints. Electrical and engine issues are the most reported, but not exceedingly high, giving it an average reliability outlook. Some recalls affect significant safety components like brakes and seat belts.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| Suspension | 50,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug changes
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake system warning
- Steering vibrations
- Electrical system faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Audi Q5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.