2017 Audi Q5 Problems

42 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 82/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine19
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Service Brakes4
Electrical System4
Steering4
Structure3

In the owners’ words

“Coolant tank empty - leaking. Coolant leaking from the thermostat housing to engine. Had to replace the thermostat housing and reseal the valve cover Because the oil leak coming from the valve cover is causing oil to reach the thermostat sear and cause the rubber seal to expand and blow out causing the coolant to leak from the thermostat. This cost me $2,431.00.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Audi Q5 owner
“My rear subframe is completely rotted out and the dealership I bought it from but a new inspection sticker sold it to me and told me it was perfect condition”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Audi Q5 owner
“Oil consumption. Audi Q5 oil consumption in my car is not functioning properly. I have to put oil in it about every 3 weeks or less depending on how much I’m driving.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Audi Q5 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
03/01/2017Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resul
03/01/2017Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped w
03/05/2017Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
11/04/2018Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicl
03/05/2017Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to l

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Audi Q5 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 82/100: 42 owner complaints (4.67 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Audi Q5?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 19 of 39 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Audi Q5 scored 82/100 on the federal record.

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