2017 Audi Q5

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2017 Audi Q5 has 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 audi q5. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the deale.

5 crash reports 5 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

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Known Problems

ENGINE

21 complaints

37%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE
• FEW DAYS AGO, I WAS DRIVING THE CAR( USUALLY MY WIFE IS DRIVING IT) STOPPED TO A STOP LIGHT, ACTUALLY I TRIED TO STOP, BUT, THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING. AT THE SAME TIME, I NOTICED A VERY HIGH ENGINE REVS, AND THE CAR WAS MOVING, EVEN WITH ME PRESSING HARD THE BREAKS. LUCKILY, WE GOT GREEN LIGHT, AND

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

7 complaints

12%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V298000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THERE MAY BE A STOP SALE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DEALER (AUDI NORTH AUSTIN, 12971 POND SPRIN
• CHECK ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM ALARM WARNING LIGHT - WITH CAUTION TO DRIVE BELOW 35 MPH AND IMMEDIATELY TO SERVICE CENTER. SERVICE CENTER SAYS THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEN READ AP REPORT ON FUEL CLOGGING AND FIRES. THIS VEHICLE HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL BUT WE NEVER GOT A WARNING OR LETTER (THEY SENT IT TO
• TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL RELATED TO THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SANTA MONICA AUDI (1020 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401, (310) 481-8260) WHO STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ACCEPT THE LEASED VEHICLE BACK

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V298000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THERE MAY BE A STOP SALE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DEALER (AUDI NORTH AUSTIN, 12971 POND SPRIN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

• ON THURSDAY MARCH 16TH APPROX AROUND 6 PM, I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME FROM WORK. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AT A STOP LIGHT (DRIVING APPROX 40-45 MILES/HR SPEED ON A STRAIGHT ROAD) BY PUSHING THE BREAK PEDAL THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY AND CONTINUED TO ROLL AUTONOMOUSLY AT
• FRONT BRAKES APPEAR TO SQUEAK LOUDLY AFTER INITIATION WITH MOISTURE; MORE SERIOUSLY THERE IS CONSIDERABLE LOCKING/SLIDING OF THE BRAKES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP ON SNOW AND ICE -- AT A MORE DANGEROUS DISTANCE THAN OUR OTHER 2 VEHICLES IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS. VEHICLE (2017 Q5) HAS 22K MILES WITH THE A
• ON MONDAY 3/9/2020 AROUND 6:45PM EDT, I WAS DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE APPROX. 25-30 MPH. I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND PRESSED THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. THE CAR SLOWED SLIGHTLY BUT DID NOT STOP, DESPITE MY INTENSE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. INSTEAD, THE ENGINE REVVED SPONTANEOUSLY SEVERAL TI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ON THURSDAY MARCH 16TH APPROX AROUND 6 PM, I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME FROM WORK. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AT A STOP LIGHT (DRIVING APPROX 40-45 MILES/HR SPEED ON A STRAIGHT ROAD) BY PUSHING THE BREAK PEDAL THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY AND CONTINUED TO ROLL AUTONOMOUSLY AT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

• RECEIVED A RECALL RELATED TO ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP IN JUNE. PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CALLED MY DEALER PRINCETON AUDI AND NO HELP. RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE REGARDING THIS IN SEPTEMBER, THAT AUDI HAD AN 'INTERIM FIX" AND ADVISED ME TO CONTACT PRINCETON AUDI AGAIN. I DID, BUT THEY DID'T HAVE THE PART FOR
• THE ROOF OF MY 2017 AUDI Q5 IS GLASS, AND IT MAKES A CONSTANT RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE AUDI SERVICE CENTER TO BE SERVICED, AND THE SUNROOF FRAME ALONG WITH ALL OF THE BOLTS WERE REPLACED IN DECEMBER 2019. AS OF TODAY, THE RATTLE IS STRONGLY PRESENT AGAIN. THIS ISSUE IS ONGOI
• The backup camera is failing to display the rearview when the vehicle is put in reverse. It will also show a black screen and no view when in reverse. There have been several times when placed into drive that the rear view camera is on despite being in drive or park mode.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“RECEIVED A RECALL RELATED TO ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP IN JUNE. PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CALLED MY DEALER PRINCETON AUDI AND NO HELP. RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE REGARDING THIS IN SEPTEMBER, THAT AUDI HAD AN 'INTERIM FIX" AND ADVISED ME TO CONTACT PRINCETON AUDI AGAIN. I DID, BUT THEY DID'T HAVE THE PART FOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

4 complaints

• 1st occurrence(9/17/21): While traveling the power steering failed. I stopped roadside to check to make sure there were no issues with tires. I resumed traveling and found steering to be stiff and over steer(feeling as if the wheels tilted) when turning left or right. After stopping for approximatel
• Power steering component completely failed. No issues previously. No warning.
• Electromechanical steering rack failed as I was driving. It was hard to move my vehicle. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership. They stated that water entered the electromechanical steering unit causing it to fail. Shouldn't these units be watertight? No other warning or symptoms before t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“1st occurrence(9/17/21): While traveling the power steering failed. I stopped roadside to check to make sure there were no issues with tires. I resumed traveling and found steering to be stiff and over steer(feeling as if the wheels tilted) when turning left or right. After stopping for approximatel”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 57 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V298000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THERE MAY BE A STOP SALE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DEALER (AUDI NORTH AUSTIN, 12971 POND SPRIN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: ON THURSDAY MARCH 16TH APPROX AROUND 6 PM, I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME FROM WORK. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AT A STOP LIGHT (DRIVING APPROX 40-45 MILES/HR SPEED ON A STRAIGHT ROAD) BY PUSHING THE BREAK PEDAL THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY AND CONTINUED TO ROLL AUTONOMOUSLY AT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: RECEIVED A RECALL RELATED TO ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP IN JUNE. PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CALLED MY DEALER PRINCETON AUDI AND NO HELP. RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE REGARDING THIS IN SEPTEMBER, THAT AUDI HAD AN 'INTERIM FIX" AND ADVISED ME TO CONTACT PRINCETON AUDI AGAIN. I DID, BUT THEY DID'T HAVE THE PART FOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)