2015 Model Year

Audi Q5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
96
Recalls
1
Crashes
3
Severe
7

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V045000 Jan 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the rear subframe was extremely rusted and could not pass a safety inspection. The vehicle wa...

Tires
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk A/S, Tire Size: P235/55/R19, DOT Number: 1RBE793E9. The tires were...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Dec 2025

1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? EPC light is on, car stalled on highway towed in...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

The cooling system failed without warning! As I’m driving on the highway my vehicle began smoking! I smelled a burnt smell! Upon getting off the highw...

Engine
Aug 2025

i have had necessary service checks; however, the spark plugs keep getting burned out. the car is barley 10 yrs old i have replaced the spark plugs 4...

Suspension
Aug 2025

Rear subframe rusted out at only 85,000 miles

Suspension
Aug 2025

2015 Audi Q5 Quattro (all wheel drive). During recent inspection the vehicle was found to have extreme corrosion, cracking, and structural failure of...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2025

Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q5 2.0T VIN: [XXX] At around 70,000 miles, my vehicle began consuming engine oil abnormally. I received a low-oil warning and had...

LANE DEPARTURE
Jun 2025

System does no longer work. Audi Montgomery inspected the vehicle and deamed that both side blind spot warning components have failed. People come to...

Suspension
Jun 2025

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue involving my 2015 Audi Q5 TDI (VIN # [XXX] ), which has developed s...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Audi Q5 has 96 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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