In the European service world, Audi speed-control failures land on our lifts with regularity. 50 complaints across 13 year-model entries (2005–2020) is consistent with what we move in parts orders. The pattern repeats across model years, which usually points to a shared component supplier rather than a single bad production batch. 8 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Independent-shop repair on this category runs around $600; dealer pricing tends to run thirty to forty percent higher on European brands. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin AUDI / CRUISE CONTROL
13 model-year entries · 2005–2020
Audi cruise control problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Audi vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
50
Recalls
0
Year-models
13
Avg fix
$600
8crashes
4injuries
Worst-affected Audi model-years for cruise control Top 13 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2018 Audi Q5
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2006 Audi A4
6 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Audi A4
6 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2012 Audi A7
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Audi Q7
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2020 Audi Q3
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2019 Audi A5
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2019 Audi Q5
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2019 Audi A7
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2016 Audi Q5
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2015 Audi Q7
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2014 Audi Q7
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Audi A4
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
Common questions
How many Audi cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
50 complaints across 13 model-year entries from 2005 to 2020. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Audi.
Which Audi model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2018 Audi Q5 leads with 6 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 A4 (6) and 2005 A4 (6).
What does it cost to fix Audi cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Audi lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Audi cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Audi vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Frank DeSantis, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Audi.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.