1st Generation Audi Q5 Reliability

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Most problems are with the engine (44%), transmission (11%), or the windows (10%). We've listed the most common complaints below or you can jump over to see the full list on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Died While Driving/won\'t Start 2 complaints at an average of 23,950 miles in the 2014 Audi Q5.
  2. Steering Completely Locked Up 1 complaints at an average of 8,221 miles in the 2014 Audi Q5.
  3. Oil Consumption Excessive 11 complaints at an average of 74,447 miles in the 2012 Audi Q5.

Year-to-Year In This Generation

Generations are a good baseline for prediciting reliability, but there will almost always be year-to-year differences. We've calculated a reliability score for each model year within this generation, but we've based that score on how the model year compares to all Audi model years.

Watch out for the 2014 model year which has the highest PainRank™ score in this generation.

Year Complaints Recalls TSBs PainRank (?)
2017 0 5 186 0.0
2016 1 5 327 1.06
2015 5 6 498 3.08
2014 10 5 690 12.14
2013 12 5 846 6.0
2012 20 5 579 4.77
2011 13 4 548 4.57
2010 5 3 465 2.67
2009 4 5 396 1.88

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