2018 Audi Q5 Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

24Suspension complaints

12.3%Of all 195 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

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

“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

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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: 24 of 195 complaints on file (12.3%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 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.

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 07/14/2026.