How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Audi Q5?

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Q5, which is 13% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Audi Q5?

Yes. Recall 21V947000 covers water ingress from an insufficient underbody seam affecting 2018-2022 Q5 vehicles, and recall 19V737000 covers a rear wheel arch cover trim that can loosen and detach on 2018-2020 Q5 vehicles.

At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 32,827 miles.

Have these Structure & Body complaints led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 3 crashes and 1 injury among the 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Q5, with no fires reported.

How does the 2018 Q5's Structure & Body complaint count compare to other years?

The 2018 model year has the highest count in this dataset at 26 complaints and a 13% share, higher than every other Q5 year listed, which range from 0 to 12 complaints.

2018 Audi Q5 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Audi Q5, 13% of all complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. Two related recalls cover water intrusion into the underbody seam and rear wheel arch trim detachment, and median mileage at failure is 32,827.

Structure & Body complaints: 26; 13% of 204
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 32,827 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Sunroof/panoramic roof drainage clogs and lets water pool inside the rear cavity where the electrical control module and battery sit, sometimes flooding the area.
Water intrusion from the sunroof or an underbody seam trips multiple warning lights at once, including brake lights, start/stop system, and turn signals, and can leave the vehicle inoperable.
Rear tailgate opens on its own with no command, striking objects like a garage door and causing body damage.
Rear suspension components, such as the spring and lower perch, are found out of position during routine service, with the spring reported as tipped sideways.
Electrical failures during rainstorms cause headlights to flash and the horn to activate before the vehicle shuts down.

When 2018 Audi Q5 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2018, latest Aug 17, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2023 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Audi Q5

NHTSA 21V947000Dec 8, 2021Structure & Body288,991 vehicles
Structure:body
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.
NHTSA 19V737000Oct 16, 2019Structure & Body174,278 vehicles
Structure:body
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.

Structure & Body complaints by Q5 model year

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

20080 (0%)
20091 (3%)
20105 (5%)
20113 (2%)
20129 (5%)
20139 (10%)
201412 (11%)
20154 (4%)
20162 (3%)
20173 (7%)
201826 (13%)
20194 (8%)
20202 (8%)
20213 (4%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (10%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Audi Q5?: NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Q5, which is 13% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Audi Q5?: Yes. Recall 21V947000 covers water ingress from an insufficient underbody seam affecting 2018-2022 Q5 vehicles, and recall 19V737000 covers a rear wheel arch cover trim that can loosen and detach on 2018-2020 Q5 vehicles.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 32,827 miles.
Have these Structure & Body complaints led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 3 crashes and 1 injury among the 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Q5, with no fires reported.
How does the 2018 Q5's Structure & Body complaint count compare to other years?: The 2018 model year has the highest count in this dataset at 26 complaints and a 13% share, higher than every other Q5 year listed, which range from 0 to 12 complaints.