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2018 Audi Q5 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Audi Q5 has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Audi Q5

Electrical
59
Other
32
Suspension
24
Engine
12
Airbags
10
Powertrain
9
Brakes
8
Steering
8
Structure
6
Lights
5
Speed Control
5
Wheels
5
Seat Belts
4

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 27, 2025STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhile driving, the power steering completely went out and lost the ability to steer, while on the ro...
Dec 21, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhile driving, the steering wheel suddenly locked up and could not be turned. Several warning light...
Dec 1, 2023STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONSteering rack completely failed while driving. Causing steering to become unusable nearly causing a ...
Sep 29, 2023STEERINGHello, On September 29, 2023 while I was driving my 2018 Audi Q5 a light come out "Steering malfunct...
Feb 14, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEOn 02/14/2022. Car just died while waiting for cars to pass to turn at light. Dashboard started flas...
Jun 23, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESThe 2nd generation Audi Q5 (roughly 2017-2021+) has a major susceptibility to immediate, catastrophi...
Sep 24, 2020STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESTWICE IN 2019 MY CAR SLAMMED TO A STOP WHILE BACKING UP AT 2-3 MPH. I HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING AND NO DA...
Apr 4, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI Q5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED A...

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