Audi Q5 Problems and Repair Histories
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Audi Q5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Audi Q5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Audi Q5 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Audi Q5 | 44 Q5s, 9.3 months of data per Q5, average 9200 miles35 |
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| 2011 | Audi Q5 | 52 Q5s, 9.4 months of data per Q5, average 24100 miles42 |
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| 2010 | Audi Q5 | 46 Q5s, 9.7 months of data per Q5, average 31400 miles27 |
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| 2009 | Audi Q5 | 15 Q5s, 10.8 months of data per Q5, average 38700 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 Q5s, 10.8 months of data per Q5, average 38700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 5000 | 0 | Fuel door would not open correctly. |
| Feb | 2013 | 7500 | 0 | Steering randomly has a notch feel at any speed. In addition, it has been difficult at time to keep the steering wheel dead center. |
| May | 2013 | 13000 | 0 | The rear passenger light was not working. The dealership says they have to replace the entire light module, but it's not in stock.... So I have to come back in to have it replaced. |
| Audi Q5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 6480 | 0 | backup camera screen visual quit. Some minor computer chip replaced under warrenty |
| Mar | 2013 | 7440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 3720 | 0 | External temperature sensor was not accurate. Dealer replaced sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 4340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 620 | 0 | Car had a control module not meant for the Canadian region. The Side Assist and Start and Go electronic module needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. |
2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Heated seats did not provide any adequate level of heat. A TSB had been issued for 2012 Q5 to correct this issue. the work took less than 1 hour. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | Transmission fault code; R&R mechatronic unit | |
| Mar | 2012 | 7000 | 0 | Rattle in rear seatback repaired |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | Adjustment to cargo cover to stop frequent rattling. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 620 | 0 | noise on the window |
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Steering pump replaced because it was making a loud squealing noise. Noise continues after replacement, Audi claims there is no fix to the issue. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | tire pressure monitoring system indicator light on (false positive?) took car in 4 times. problem code not logged. could not find a problem. checked tire pressure & reset system. i consider the issue still open. |
| Mar | 2011 | 5000 | 350 | tpms light comes on. dealer failed to diagnose & fix after 4 attempts. reset system each time. has not returned after replacing damaged tire that was not covered by warrenty |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Left LED daytime running light kept going on/off, 1st dealer diagnosed needs new headlight, but never called me to reschedule (they were supposedly ordering part). Second dealer replaced left headlight assembly. Squeaking noise when temp under 40 in left turns. TSB on CV boots. Dealer says usually resolves after break-in. |
| Nov | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | My Bose stereo system stopped working. Dealer supected the amplifier, was told there was a recall. The dealer installed a software upgrade that took care of the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 3500 | 0 | Replace failed transmission control computer. |
| Dec | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | 3000 miles on odometer. Lost power to the wheels at 70mph on interstate. Transmission disengaged. Pulled over. Towed to dealer. 23 days to get parts. Bad axle and differential. Audi did not cover all of the rental replacement. |
| Mar | 2011 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Passenger window was making loud screeching sound when going down. |
| Jul | 2012 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Jerky shifting under 10 MPH. |
| Feb | 2011 | 5300 | 0 | AM Radio mute would unmute automatically |
| Jan | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | High oil burn rate. Unable to enter some street addresses in GPS |
| Dec | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Backup camera display not working |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | transmission hard downshift, reprogrammed | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | transmission mechatronics ordered, vehicle still at dealership 2 weeks, waiting for parts | |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Transmission ordered, replaced, issue still exists, "jerks" on intial acceleration, vehicle repair still unsuccessful, hoping to get vehicle as a lemon and repurchase. |
| Feb | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Bought back because could not fix transmission problem. |
| Audi Q5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Clunky transmission shifting when coming to a atop. |
| Feb | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Car hesitates before accelerating from a stop, 'bad' shifting at low speeds, lack of power at low speeds. |
| Apr | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Dealer cannot replicate hesitation. |
| Jun | 2011 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 6200 | 0 | headlight level malfunction |
| Feb | 2010 | 22940 | 0 | Convenience entry stopped working. A sensor was ordered, will be repaired tomorrow. Squeaky rear seat, resolved with lubrication Engine sputtered during starting and check engine light came on. Reset light. Convenience entry not working. Door handle sensor defective. |
| Mar | 2010 | 24800 | 0 | Auto headlight levelling defective, left DRL out |
| Nov | 2010 | 49880 | 0 | Water pump seal failed, all coolant lost. |
| Sep | 2011 | 74400 | 1500 | Q5 cold start problems for a long time, since about 10K km. Dealer never found. More recently misfire with cold starts & the engine check light came on. Ran diagnostics, said "leaking injectors" & all 6 replaced. Audi paid parts, I paid labor. Same day I picked it up, light back on. Further investigation found exhaust ports clogged with carbon. Engine removed to clean the carbon buildup. Audi blames bad US gas, I now use only Shell as recommended. Audi paid $1500, I paid $800. |
| Nov | 2012 | 119020 | 3000 | All fuel injectors replaced, valves cleaned of carbon deposits. Starter replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 128960 | 230 | Headlight levelling sensor broke |
| Audi Q5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 3100 | 0 | TPMS light remained on, |
| Dec | 2010 | 17360 | 0 | Replaced 2 DRL modules |
| Sep | 2012 | 37200 | 700 | Carbon build up needed to be cleaned Front service, pads and rotors |
| Mar | 2013 | 42160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 5500 | 0 | Left front LED driving lights began blinking on and off. A new "module" was ordered and installed. |
| Jul | 2010 | 8500 | 0 | I diagnosed a rattle related to rear seat forward-aft release lever, dealer insisted seat belt. Repair unsuccessful. Tech took seat out, stuffed "insulating material" around loose wiring harness connector. |
| Aug | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Camshaft actuator failed, caused car to drive in limp-mode with max. 4000 RPM. Parts had to be ordered. CEL and other warnings came on intermittently while waiting for parts. |
| Dec | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Plastic water pump replace with metal as housing broken/leaking. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi Q5 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 13020 | 0 | reflash to improve response of transmission. |
| May | 2010 | 16740 | 0 | "Paddle" switch on steering wheel to change gear "tiptronic" was not always operating correctly. Switch replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi Q5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | The car shuddered and the engine knocked |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi Q5 in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 6500 | 0 | Speaker cover in dashboard defective Part replaced satisfactorily |
| Nov | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Right rear passenger pull handle broken. Part ordered. Waiting for delivery |
| Dec | 2010 | 14000 | 230 | Ordered part was installed on 12-28-10. Also had dealer perform 15,000 mile maintenance service at my expense at this trip. |
| Jan | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Water pump housing cracked resulting in total coolant leak. Car towed to dealership and part replaced under warranty. |
| Apr | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Driver door handle cable replaced |
| Aug | 2012 | 28500 | 0 | LED turn signal portion of right rear tail light defective |
| Jan | 2013 | 31700 | 0 | Right rear side marker bulb burned out |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi Q5 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Sunroof Rattle. They lubed the sunroof and the rattle is gone. This will be temporary fix, as stated by the dealer, and will need reapplications of lube. |
| Nov | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Water Pump failed draining coolant from vehicle. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi Q5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Windshield washer pump leaking - replaced pump. |
| Jun | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Lamp malfunction came on sporadically. Dealer could not replicate problem, and no error codes in system. Lamp malfunction warning light came on. Dealer was able to find problem this time. Rear hatch latch switch replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | LED daytime running lights were not working. Control units for headlights/DRL replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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