The service and repair manual for the 2018 Audi Q5 — the 2.0L I4 engine, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | S Line Sport Utility 4-Door · Premium Sport Utility 4-Door · Technik Sport Utility 4-Door · Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door · Select Sport Utility 4-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 311 complaints · 762 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Q5 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 817
- General Information 2,496
- Accessories & Equipment 4,400
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,984
- Body & Frame 4,183
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 121
- Brakes 381
- Maintenance 255
- Drivelines & Axles 332
- Restraints 385
- Electrical 1,576
- Steering 283
- Engine Mechanical 1,238
- Suspension 604
- Engine Performance 1,408
- Transmission 527
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Q5
- Seat Belts — pretensioner · 16V955000In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or functi.
- Structure — body · 19V737000The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Electrical System — body control module/bcm · 21V947000A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › master cylinder · 19V277000A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. the electronic par.
- Wheels — hub · 19V416000The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Owners have filed 311 complaints and Audi has issued 762 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Q5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 Q5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 Q5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the S Line Sport Utility 4-Door, Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, Technik Sport Utility 4-Door, Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door, Select Sport Utility 4-Door, Dynamic Sport Utility 4-Door, Progressiv Sport Utility 4-Door, Komfort Sport Utility 4-Door, Elite Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2018 Q5 problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Q5, covering seat belts, structure, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 2018 Q5 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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