2018 Audi Q5 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 25 complaints for the 2018 Audi Q5, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Both rear springs broke. Possible risk to wheel and arm support. No towing, road hazard or excessive load. Car has 48,000 miles. Others reported same problem on Audi members site. Unable to reach Audi USA. Dealer says my problem.
The contact owns 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear driver’s side suspension coil spring had fractured also causing damage to the rear axle and rear differential. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure previously.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Audi Q5
- Electrical system 76 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 20 complaints
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