Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Audi Q5 has 24 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
24
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The front subframe on the vehicle is severely rusted and corroded through rust. Part of it has falle... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The rear passenger side suspension coil was found broken with a clean break but embedded into the co... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | SUSPENSION | When going in for an oil change and tire change the dealer noticed both rear springs were broken. |
| Jul 19, 2024 | SUSPENSION | My dealer informed me during a routine inspection that the rear coils springs were about to break an... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | Motor mounts leaking, car at only 45K miles Audi dealer indicates fix will be ~$3,200 Many posts o... |
| May 21, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormally lo... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Notified by Audi dealership of a rear coil spring break. Zero corrosion present, powder coating full... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear spring has broken at 50k miles. This is a potentially catastrophic outcome at speed. Vehicle is... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I was recently driving and heard a funny noise from back right of car. Looked underneath and saw a b... |
| Feb 4, 2024 | SUSPENSION | My 2018 Q5 with around 60k miles had a rear passenger side coil spring break. There is a forum with ... |
| Oct 20, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Passenger side broken Rear Spring was uncovered when Audi Q5 was brought in for it's annual service.... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | SUSPENSION | In 7/2023, I was told during a routine maintenance appt at Audi dealership that both rear suspension... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | SUSPENSION | On July 12, 2023 I took my 2018 Audi Q5 to the dealership of Westwood in Audi Massachusetts for an o... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | SUSPENSION | My 2018 Audi Q5 has 53,000 miles per the dealer the coil spring seat is broken. Driver rear spring ... |
| May 5, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Brought to dealer for routine maintenance and was told both rear springs are broken and need to be r... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The right rear coil spring broke after only 52,679 miles. The car was NEVER taken off road and most... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Rear suspension coil spring was broken, with only 62,000 miles. This sounds similar to the problem w... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | SUSPENSION | During a normal service visit it was brought to my attention that the rear suspension coil was broke... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Two issues: 1. We have needed to repeatedly replace brake booster. 2. Passenger side rear spring has... |