Audi Q5 - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Audi Q5

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Audi Q5, for which Audi has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK, scroll down.

The Audi Q5 is generally regarded as a reliable vehicle known for its combination of luxury, performance, and practicality in the compact luxury SUV segment. However, like any car model, it has encountered some common issues reported by owners. These may include concerns with the vehicle’s electrical system, such as malfunctioning sensors or glitches in the infotainment system.

Some owners have reported issues with the turbocharged engines, including potential oil consumption and turbocharger failures. Despite these challenges, Audi has taken steps to address reliability concerns through recalls and updates, and many drivers still find the Q5 to be a dependable and desirable choice in the luxury SUV market.

Latest Audi Q5 Issues in the EU

Audi Q5 TFSI-e (2021 – 2023)

26/01/2025

Last update 31. 01. 2025During the charging process, the high/voltage battery may overheat due to a defect in the battery modules....

Audi Q5 (2008 – 2012)

16/04/2023

The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and metal...

Audi Q5 (2019 – 2021)

01/04/2022

Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to ...

All Q5´s Recalls

Latest Audi Q5 issues reported by German KBA

Risk of fire when charging Audi A6, A7 and Q5 TFSI-e hybrids

03/02/2025

Audi is recalling 44,059 vehicles of the A6, A7 and Q5 TFSI-e model series manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The reason for the ...

Audi recalls over 700,000 cars due to the EGR system

04/11/2024

Last update 12. 11. 2024Audi is recalling 703,172 vehicles of the A4, A5, A6, and Q5 model series manufactured between 2009 and 20...

Audi is recalling over a million cars: Airbag problems with several models

23/02/2023

Audi recalls several models to the workshops. The reason is a fault in the front airbags. Metal fragments that may become detached...

More Audi Q5 KBA Recalls

If the recall problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Q5. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Q5 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

If you wish to know more about the eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accident damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest clicking the button below.

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Latest Audi Q5 Issues in the UK

AUDI Q5 (2022) – ENGINE CONTROL UNITS
on 09/06/2022
AUDI Q5 (23/01/2022 – 09/02/2022) RECALL: Problem description: On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the […]
AUDI Q5 (2019 – 2021) – THE REAR AXLE
on 14/02/2022
AUDI Q5 (07/11/2019 – 20/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain […]
AUDI Q5 (2019 – 2021) – THE REAR AXLE NUTS
on 25/06/2021
AUDI Q5 (07/11/2019 – 18/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: One or more nuts that do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle […]