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Audi Q5 2018 Vehicle Structure Problems

22 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 2018 Audi Q5 - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V737000Reported October 16, 2019 - 174,278 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 174,278 vehicles across all affected models.

21V947000Reported December 8, 2021 - 288,991 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 288,991 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System76Unknown Or Other46Engine33Driver Assistance and Stability Systems28Suspension25Brakes22
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.