2010 Model Year

Audi Q5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
99
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Severe
3

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
May 2025

Severe Frame rusting of sub frame and crossmember. Rear of car affecting steering , tire aligment and wear. Swaying of rear end of car bouncy ride , w...

Suspension
Aug 2024

Rear Subframe has severe rust through caused by plastic covers that trap moisture. This is a danger as the rust is so severe it will impact suspensio...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q5. The contacted stated while sitting in the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There was...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2024

IN TANK FUEL PUMP CRACKED ON TOP ,LEAKING FUEL TO FLANGE AND ELECTRICAL CONECTION ON TOP OF TANK AND DOWN TO UNDER VEHICLE .NO RECALL ON AUDI SITE F...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2023

Fuel pump developed cracks and is leaking terribly. Looks like someone put a temporary seal when recalled (likely due to unavailability of parts at t...

Electrical System
Aug 2023

Water leaked into the rear battery compartment and into the trunk passenger side fuse bay. No apparent reason for leak. All windows, doors, sunroof a...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2023

Have water leaking on the driver side roof and upon Dealer servicing - it was due to faulty or worn out seals on the front windscreen- and even though...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2023

Fuel vapor in cabin. Research indicated need to inspect fuel pump. Removed inspection cover and found fuel puddled all around pump and noted fuel wo...

Fuel System
Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after refueling. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected while d...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2022

- Fuel pump assembly leaking under rear passenger seat. Fuel odor in rear of car spreads to entire car quickly when engine is on. - Strong gasoline...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Audi Q5 has 99 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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