Audi Q5 (2018) Recall: Brake Performance Risk
Audi is recalling 2018 Q5 vehicles with potential brake performance issues that could increase crash risk. Owners must have brakes checked by dealers before driving.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2018 Q5 vehicles due to brake caliper pistons that may have insufficient coating, which could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need brake system checks by dealers before driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224578-audi-q5-2018-recall-brake-performance-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224578-audi-q5-2018-recall-brake-performance-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V369000
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“Audi Q5 (2018) Recall: Brake Performance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224578-audi-q5-2018-recall-brake-performance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V369000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V369000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, which can reduce braking performance. This means the vehicle might not stop as quickly as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are affected. Drivers who regularly use the brakes without regular maintenance are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles. The recall started June 29, 2018, and applies to specific model years and trim levels.
- Brand
Audi- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Until Checked
Do not drive the vehicle until the brake system has been checked by a dealer.
Contact Dealer for Service
Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes to address the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V369000 (January 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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