How many 2018 Audi Q5 complaints involve collision avoidance and cameras?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2018 Audi Q5, which is 11% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Audi Q5 collision avoidance system?

No related recalls are listed for this component in the data reviewed.

Have these collision avoidance issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data ties 2 crashes and 1 injury to this problem area for the 2018 Audi Q5.

At what mileage do these problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported in this area is 12,000 miles.

What kind of problems do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe the pre-sense collision system triggering unexpected hard braking or brake lock-up with no obstacle present, along with a camera settings glitch.

2018 Audi Q5 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2018 Audi Q5, 11% of its 204 total complaints. Two crashes and one injury are tied to this area, with a median mileage of 12,000 at failure. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 22; 11% of 204
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 12,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Drivers report the collision alert (pre-sense) system independently applies full braking at highway speeds, such as 65 mph or 45 mph, with no obstacle present.
Owners describe emergency braking that suddenly locks up the brakes while driving on busy streets around 35 mph, causing abrupt stops.
Some report the pre-sense system triggers repeatedly with no vehicles or objects nearby, and in one case the system later shut off entirely.
One owner noted the 360-degree top-view camera setting resets to a default graphic view every time the car is parked, rather than retaining the camera view.
A driver reported the pre-sense system bringing the car to a sudden halt mid-drive, describing it as a screaming stop.

When 2018 Audi Q5 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 21, 2018, latest Sep 22, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2023 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Audi Q5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Q5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)
201822 (11%)
20196 (12%)
20204 (16%)
202112 (16%)
20222 (9%)
202313 (30%)
202412 (60%)
202523 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Audi Q5 complaints involve collision avoidance and cameras?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2018 Audi Q5, which is 11% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Audi Q5 collision avoidance system?: No related recalls are listed for this component in the data reviewed.
Have these collision avoidance issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data ties 2 crashes and 1 injury to this problem area for the 2018 Audi Q5.
At what mileage do these problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported in this area is 12,000 miles.
What kind of problems do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe the pre-sense collision system triggering unexpected hard braking or brake lock-up with no obstacle present, along with a camera settings glitch.