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2016 Audi Q5
Common Problems

Ranked from 41 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 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

    Engine and Cooling System Recall Issues

    11complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Recall issues related to the engine and cooling system have led to delays in repair and availability of parts.

    Related recalls: 17V002000, 18V229000

  2. 2

    Engine Oil Consumption

    11complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, requiring frequent refills.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 17V002000, 18V229000

  3. 3

    Air Bag Deployment Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The air bags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

    Related recall: 17V622000

  4. 4

    Coolant Pump Overheating and Potential Fire Hazard

    5complaints
    High severityEngine

    The after-run coolant pump may overheat and potentially cause the vehicle to catch fire if not addressed promptly.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 17V002000, 18V229000

  5. 5

    Power Steering Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The power steering system fails, leading to a loss of steering assistance and difficulty controlling the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Fuel System Leaks

    4complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel system components, including the fuel pump and fuel lines, are leaking, posing a fire and safety hazard.

    Related recall: 17V298000

  7. 7

    Suspension Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The rear subframe and suspension components are failing, leading to potential loss of vehicle stability.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Brake Pad and Rotor Wear After Short Mileage

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brake pads and rotors wear out after driving less than 20,000 miles, indicating premature wear or quality issues.

    $250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Side View Mirror Obstructing Vision During Turns

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The side view mirrors are too large and obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of accidents during turns.

Other years & sources

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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.