2018 Audi Q5 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 76 complaints for the 2018 Audi Q5, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 76 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Hey, im carmen, im german and I m diplomatic, I work at the permanent mission of germany for the united nations till march 2019. My question is, I want to bring a audi q5 , brand new model , a german model, from germany to new york. And afte my job in 2019, I want to take it back to germany. Is there any problem?? Must I change any stuff because of other safety rules or something? Other lights, miles per hour, electricity?
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that while replacing the battery, he observed condensation near the wiring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was hoisted up and there was condensation draining from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Audi Q5
- Engine 33 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 20 complaints