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Audi Q5 2018 Brakes Problems

22 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2018 Audi Q5 - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V369000Reported June 1, 2018 - 10,225 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 10,225 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

19V277000Reported April 8, 2019 - 12,645 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 12,645 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System76Unknown Or Other46Engine33Driver Assistance and Stability Systems28Suspension25Vehicle Structure22
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.