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2010 Audi Q5
Common Problems

Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
High severity
5
Medium

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Airbag recall parts not available

    20complaints
    High severityOther

    Recall parts for Takata airbags are not available, posing safety risks.

  2. 2

    Fuel pump failure causing fuel odor and leakage

    20complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel pump develops cracks and leaks, causing strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 18V818000, 16V660000

  3. 3

    Fuel vapor in cabin due to fuel pump failure

    20complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Fuel pump develops cracks and leaks, causing fuel vapor to spread inside the cabin.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 18V818000, 16V660000

  4. 4

    Water leakage in roof and trunk causing electrical issues

    20complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Water leakage in roof and trunk damages electrical components, causing malfunctions in control modules and air conditioning.

  5. 5

    Fuel system recall parts not available

    6complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Recall parts for fuel system issues, such as gas tank flange, are not available, causing potential fire hazards.

    Related recalls: 18V818000, 16V660000

  6. 6

    Rust in rear subframe affecting suspension

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Rear subframe rusting severely impacts suspension, causing steering and tire alignment issues.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Transmission hesitation and jerking

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission hesitates and jerks during shifting, causing dangerous driving conditions.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2015 Audi Q52016 Audi Q52018 Audi Q5All NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.