2014 Audi Q5 problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints about the 2014 Audi Q5 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 26.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of steering at 12.6%.
Complaints135
Crashes9
Fires1
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 26.7% · 36
Steering 12.6% · 17
Unknown or other 8.1% · 11
Fuel/propulsion system 8.1% · 11
Structure 7.4% · 10
Electrical system 6.7% · 9
Suspension 5.2% · 7
Power train 4.4% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Audi Q5 in this data, 2014 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 35 in the last three years against 30 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Timing chain, turbocharger and high pressure fuel pump has to be replaced for the car with 75000 miles on it. Was advised by the shop supervisor that itâs caused by faulty engine. That this type of damage is highly unlikely for the car under 100000 miles. Turbocharger is under extended warranty from the previous Audi recall. Engine
Check engine light started coming on intermittently at 64683 miles. Car was taken to Audi dealer to trouble shoot. Diagnosed as "cold start fuel performance fault caused by stretched timing belt." Out side of warranty and class action law suit Audi found at fault for earlier models for this. Engine · reported at 64,683 miles
Invoice from mechanic states my water pump failed along with other engine components which led to a domino effect of system failures and leaks with potential to cause fire. Similar recalls have been issued for 2014 Audi Q5s Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…