2015 Audi Q5
Common Problems
Ranked from 46 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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.
- 1
Excessive Oil Consumption
16complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring frequent refills.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V002000, 18V229000
- 2
Engine coolant pump issues
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine coolant pump may overheat or short circuit, posing a fire risk.
Related recalls: 17V002000, 18V229000
- 3
Power Steering Failure
9complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system fails, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Suspension Component Failure
9complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components, particularly the rear subframe, fail, leading to vehicle instability.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Rear Subframe Corrosion
7complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe rear subframe corrodes severely, leading to structural failures and safety risks.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Electrical system recalls not addressed
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalRecalls related to electrical systems are not being addressed in a timely manner.
Related recall: 17V622000
- 7
Engine Stall and Misfire
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or misfires, often due to stop-start system failure or timing belt issues.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V002000, 18V229000
Other years & sources
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.