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Audi Q5 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 949 repairs.
Audi Q5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Audi Q5
Engine not specified
| 18000 mi | Wheel bearing TSB |
2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47000 mi | Our magnetorheological dampers are all leaking fluid and crashing on significant irregularities in road surfaces. They’re on back order from both Bosch (generic), and Audi (model specific). Update: no further leaking so never replaced. |
| 37200 mi | front wheel bearings left and right |
2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi US $30 |
Squeaking in steering column, dealer put out a notice to pull apart and grease; |
| 20200 mi | Dealer replaced wheel bearings |
2015 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Steering was creaky when cold. It was annoying but did not impact how the car drove. |
2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 50000 mi £100 |
replace shock absorber |
2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31620 mi C $200 |
Tires were wearing uneven, needed an alignment |
| 84000 mi US $666 |
Replaced upper control arm bushings. ($666) |
| 102252 mi US $719 |
Replaced rear trailing arm bushings. |
2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17360 mi | steering wheel make skeaky sound when turning corners. |
2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | Steering wheel started to exhibit "floaty" behavior and notchiness at speed. Had previously "clicked" during colder weather. Dealer diagnosed problem as components in the steering column needed to be aligned to new specs for 2014 models. |
2014 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110000 mi | Control arm bushings worn out |
2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18600 mi | Rear suspension noise. They apparently bonded back in place the sleeves that protect the upper part of the shock absorbers. They believe the very cold weather we had is responsible for the sleeve to get loose and for the noise. software update to correct notchy steering |
| 31620 mi | Stiffness encountered when turning the steering wheel. |
| 48980 mi | Red warning light after starting the engine and could not turn steering wheel. Occurred twice. Eventually did go away after several power on/off cycles. Dealer says whole steering has to be replaced (2500$). Very disappointing... Replace complete steering system. |
2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6700 mi | Steering randomly has a notch feel at any speed. In addition, it has been difficult at time to keep the steering wheel dead center. |
| 19000 mi | Electronic steering wheel software update. It was difficult to keep the car straight. |
| 47000 mi | Notch like steering. |
| 22940 mi | Vibration at 80 to 140 km/h Test drove and they said they didn't feel it. WOW, these guys are something. I can hold a glass of liquid on the dash and show you the vibration. |
2013 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
supercharged 272hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12400 mi | 20,000 km service. Steering felt jerky or bumpy for the first few minutes in cold weather. Software update. Won't know if it was fixed until it gets cold again. Software update fixed problem. |
| 105000 mi US $850 |
replace wheel bearing |
2012 Audi Q5
Engine not specified
| 1300 mi | There was a "plinking" sound in the driver side, front wheel well when I hit a moderate bump (train track/elevated manhole/brick road). The problem was corrected. |
2012 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52700 mi C $200 |
loud noise, replaced wheel bearings |
| 67580 mi C $2000 |
Both front wheel bearings |
| 75000 mi US $450 |
CV Joint replacement on drivers side |
| 3000 mi | Steering pump replaced because it was making a loud squealing noise. Noise continues after replacement, Audi claims there is no fix to the issue. |
| 8500 mi | replaced bad drivers side wheel bearing |
| 15580 mi | Rear stabilizer bar bushing causing noise. Bushing replaced on warranty. |
| 3080 mi | Squeak in suspension. Technical service bulletin fix applied. Rattle kit install on riverside b-pillar. |
| 57020 mi C $100 |
Driverside front wheel started howling. Dealer diagnosed and replaced it under extended warrantee. |
2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Thumping from from of car, especially when driving slower. Sway bar replaced. |
| 44020 mi C $1000 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers after one started leaking. |
| 15500 mi | Noise when turning from rear of car. Sounded like clunking. Low speed. Shock bumper stop replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $2250 |
Lower control arms bushing leaking. |
| 5000 mi | Squeak from rear of car when turning- esp. low-speed, tight turns when car is cold. (Dealer claimed noise is in front and is normal per a TSB- universal joints touch, causing the squeak, and will go away once the car is no longer "new." |
2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 170810 mi €2900 |
All 4 suspension pistons had to be changed |
2011 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19000 mi | Vibration on steering wheel when turn in low speed, broken steering hose replaced |
| 16000 mi | Vibration at very low speeds when turning the wheel quickly on smooth surfaces felt through steering column. Power steering hose replaced. |
2010 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Power steering pump stopped working, replaced |
| 60140 mi C $3000 |
Wheel bearing worn |
| 118687 mi US $663 |
Left front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 145861 mi US $2853 |
Lefty front wheel bearing replaced for 2nd time (original bearing lasted 118,687 miles. First replacement failed after 27174 miles). |
| 5000 mi | Low speed steering vibration when parking. Common to many newer Audis. "Flex" power steering hose replaced. Problem has not re surfaced. |
| 65000 mi US $1424 |
Replaced front wheel bearings |
| 91760 mi C $1200 |
Steering axle |
| 155000 mi C $600 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 17000 mi | steering pump hose need replacing |
| 1000 mi | Steering wheel vibrates when parking & backing out of space (shakes entire car). Dealer in Tampa stated, "Normal for Quattro" "Know problem for Audi" . Not repaired. Problem continues. |
| 12000 mi | Steering wheel shudder/vibration when parking or backing from parking space. Replaced power steering hose. Squeaking/rubbing noise from suspension. Lubricated but noise remains. |
| 8680 mi | Power steering was making noise. Power steering hose replaced by improved hose. Power steering was making noise. Power steering hose replaced by improved hose. |
| 33480 mi | Had to disassemble / replace the control arm since shock ball joint was loose. |
| 45300 mi | Something wrong with steering subassembly... Repaired under warranty. |
| 41000 mi | Wheel bearings started humming. Dealer replaced. |
| 7682 mi | Steering Shudder replaced hose Steering Shudder replaced hose |
| 43800 mi | Both front wheel bearings made grinding sound, replaced by dealer under warranty; |
| 93700 mi | Grinding sound coming from steering column and engine compartment when turning steering wheel; diagnosed as low power steering fluid; topped off; problem solved; |
| 191000 mi US $600 |
Replaced passenger side front wheel bearing |
| 54000 mi US $83 |
Grinding noise / ratcheting noise coming when doing a low speed turn into parking spaces. Dealer replaced the intermediate shaft in the steering. Unfortunately this did not fix the problem. Audi is doing nothing to fix the systemic issue. |
| 49260 mi C $50 |
Wheel bearing failed |
| 5000 mi | Steering wheel shuddered when turning slowly. |
2009 Audi Q5 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi | the left lower control arm was squeaking and it had to be replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $944 |
the front 2 wheel bearings needed to be replaced because of the noise. |
| 48200 mi US $800 |
Car began squeaking when the body was stressed (cornering/steered). Dealer replaced tie rod ends. Squeaking stopped. |
| 59300 mi US $600 |
Wheel bearing front right wheel |
| 68000 mi US $650 |
Left front wheel bearings replaced |
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