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2018 Audi Q5 repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (18%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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2018 Audi Q5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Audi Q5

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Audi Q5 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

5580 mi
Problem with leather showing weird damage/marks in strange (non seating) areas 
Oct 2021

37820 mi
Transmission leak 

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2018 Audi Q5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi Q5 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

23560 mi
random events after engine shutdown: closing of sunscreen, opening of sunroof, opening of tailgate. Dealer diagnosis and reset of some electrical systems,  plus adjustment of tailgate latch. 
Audi Q5 in Georgia, United States
May 2021 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021

46000 mi
Brake booster noise Rear hatch hands free kick sensor failed Thermostat had a small leak 
Aug 2021

49000 mi
Sunroof rattle. Replaced Sunroof frame. 
Audi Q5 in Colorado, United States
Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

31000 mi
One of the air boxes had separated from itself creating a small leak that made a whistling noise with the fan. They snapped the part back together again. Apparently some fascia pieces had to come off to do it. Window regulator replaced 
Apr 2022

45000 mi
Coolant reservoir sensor defective, found by dealership. Replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2022

49000 mi
Brake booster making noise Window regulator making noise 
Audi Q5 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

32000 mi
(1) Driver window would not fully close  (2) windshield wipers could not be turned off in a car wash 
Audi Q5 in Florida, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

37000 mi

US $175
Seat belt chime , intermittent on after latched. 
Apr 2022

40000 mi

US $160
Replaced driver side seat belt receiver to correct false chime activation during use. All ok after repair. 
Audi Q5 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

42000 mi
Replaced defective spare tire inflation equipment. Had had two flat tires, and road service could not get it to work either time. When at the dealer for service I told the service representative about the problem, and said that even though it was over a year since I'd bought the car, I felt it was their responsibility to make sure this safety equipment was working properly when they sold me the car, and asked them to fix or replace it. The service rep consulted with his superior, and they replaced the defective tire inflation mechanism. 
Audi Q5 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

50840 mi

C $2300
Also replaced a broken fuel door lock mechanism. One say I looked and it was open, mechanism wouldn’t work. The fuel door on a Q5 opens when you push it in slightly, but only when car is unlocked. 
Audi Q5 in Florida, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

38000 mi
Leaking thermostat housing replaced under factory warranty. Finally! It required multiple trips to the Audi dealer to demonstrate coolant loss over several months before they would approve the warranty repairs. Now that it is fixed. All is well. My wife and our family love the Q5. 
Audi Q5 in Maryland, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2019

20000 mi
During normal check, they found a coolant leak and replaced water pump and other items. Provided loaner for time the car was in the shop. No cost to me. Very prompt with repair when the problem was noticed. There was no indication prior to going into the shop for the 20k check 
Audi Q5 in California, United States
Jan 2018 - Feb 2021
Dec 2018

10000 mi
Driver's heated seat not working properly and was repaired 
Audi Q5 in Illinois, United States
Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
May 2018

6000 mi
Passenger airbag sensor and warning cycles on/off repeatedly w/passenger in seat 
Audi Q5 in North Dakota, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
Feb 2018

4000 mi
Drivers door would not latch. It was inspected, dealer could not find problem. 
Mar 2018

4500 mi
Drivers door would not latch 
Audi Q5 in Delaware, United States
Aug 2017 - May 2018
Nov 2017

3218 mi
Dealer replaced scratched windshield under warranty (was scratched at delivery, most likely during assembly). Replacement windshield was also scratched. 
Mar 2018

2000 mi
First replacement windshield was replaced under warranty but was also scratched. This second replacement was successful - no scratches. 
Audi Q5 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jan 2021
May 2018

5580 mi
CarPlay interface with iPhone not working. Not charging, no connection. Progressive deterioration for last six months. Tried different phones, none worked. Apple software not working with Audi interface. Audi issue, not corrected and no apparent fix. Complete failure of iPhone plug-in interface.Bluetooth connection to telephone and car still operates, so phone can still be used hands free. 
Audi Q5 in California, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2020
Jun 2018

10000 mi
Drivers door window making clunking noise when closing, sporadically fails to roll all the way up. Technician found window regulator defective. Regulator replaced under warranty. 
Audi Q5 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2018

8680 mi
Replaced sensor to allow tail gate to lift by putting foot under rear bumper. 
Jun 2019

13640 mi
Tailgate sensor to foot operate opening had to be replaced again. 
Audi Q5 in Arizona, United States
Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Aug 2018

4000 mi
TSB for brake caliper contamination 
Jan 2020

15000 mi
pass front door lock/unlock not functioning 
Audi Q5 in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

827 mi
One of the self-tapping screws was missing on the fender liner. Dealer installed the screw under warranty 
Oct 2018

7127 mi
Surround view camera setting keeps reverting back to "garphic" from "camera". Dealer showed a document from Audi acknowledging the issue and stating a software update was pending. The document was dated November 2017. Audi had known about the issue for over a year but still couldn't fix a software bug. 
Feb 2019

9549 mi
Applied TSB 2053028/1 to fix the surround view camera reverting back to graphic 
Aug 2019

13811 mi
Foot-activated lift gate stopped working. The rear lid control module was replaced 
Oct 2020

19000 mi
Windows intermittently roll in opposite direction. Problem fixed after updating software in door control module per TSB 

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