Audi Brakes Problems

Brakes issues make up roughly 5% of all Audi owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Q7 owners.

The complaint we hear about most often is makes irregular sound in the 2012 Q5.

Where Brakes Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

Worst Models

  • Q7

    9 complaints

  • Q5

    6 complaints

  • A4

    4 complaints

  • A6

    4 complaints

  • S4

    3 complaints

  • A5

    1 complaints

Recent Brakes News

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  3. A Q7 owner has sued Audi over his squeaky brake pads and defective rotors.

    But in a twist, the brakes that come with the car aren’t the problem … it’s the $1700 replacement parts.

    In April 2018, the plaintiff heard loud squealing noises when he used the brakes even though the replacement parts had been on the Q7 less than 3,500 miles. He took the SUV to technicians who drove the vehicle but couldn't replicate the squealing and squeaking sounds.…

    keep reading article "Audi’s Replacement Brakes Are A Genuine Headache"

  5. Volkswagen says the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) in some of its cars are having a fight.

    When the ABS is activated it can disable the ESC. That's a fight where no-one wins.

    "Volkswagen engineers found a fault inside the anti-lock brake system control module that can cause the module to fail whenever the electronic stability control or ABS system activates. A driver will notice warning lights for the brakes, the anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control system.…

    keep reading article "Disabled ESC Could Cause a Loss of Control"