2015 Audi Q5 problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints about the 2015 Audi Q5 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 29.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of steering at 11.3%.
Complaints124
Crashes3
Fires1
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 29.8% · 37
Unknown or other 11.3% · 14
Steering 11.3% · 14
Fuel/propulsion system 9.7% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 6.5% · 8
Suspension 6.5% · 8
Electrical system 4.0% · 5
Structure 3.2% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Audi Q5 in this data, 2015 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 35 in the last three years against 36 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 53,000 miles.
In owners' own words
After having done the epa & carb approved emissions modifications 2014-2016 3.0L tdi (generation 2 pc) emission recal 23v4, the car developed a lurch or hesitation between 30 and 40 mph. The service advisor at the dealer said there's nothing can be done. This is a safety concern because I'm afraid the car will eventually stop in the middle of the road, lose control or cause a crash. Engine · reported at 50,000 miles
Oil consumption - check engine add oil lights come on every 200 to 300 miles add a quart of oil then again after 200+ miles add another quart. Audi will not acknowledge there is a problem and recall. I have 108k miles 90% highway. 5 Year 80k warranty it started after 80k miles. I have spent $3k the past six months without replacing the engine. Engine
Engine consumed a quarter of oil every 300 miles. The EPC light and engine light illuminated. The vehicle went into limp mode. I had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic.Vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic and will need a new engine. Engine only has 85,000 miles and oil was changed every 5000 miles. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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