2016 Model Year

Audi Q5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
72
Recalls
1
Crashes
9
Severe
14

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V622000 Oct 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

I am reporting a defect related to carbon buildup in the Secondary Air Injection (SAI) system on my 2016 Audi Q5 3.0L Supercharged (engine code CTUC)....

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a loud gunshot. I got off the exit pulled over and I saw that...

Engine
Dec 2025

Audi had Valves and pistons fail on the highway at 75mph on Nov 28,2024 at 117000 miles Had the vehicle since 2021 and 17000 miles. Complained to the...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2025

While driving and when parked, a strong odor of gasoline enters the cabin and garage. This poses a significant risk of fire and health hazards from fu...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

The vehicle had a oil leak that began in 2022 right after I bought the vehicle used. The light continued to come on indicating low oil. Eventually, th...

Air Bags Crash
Apr 2025

Vehicle: 2016 Audi Q5 2.0 Premium Plus Date of Incident: March 31, 2025 I was in a front-end collision at approximately 20–25 mph when I struck a conc...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2025

I just purchased car and was told of no recalls

STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2025

Back in 2017 there was a recall on my 2016 Audi Q5 regarding the fuel pump. Audi's solution to this recall was to replace the fuel pump if it had any...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 2025

Paid for fuel pump when should b covered on recall

Steering
Nov 2024

Power steering failure. While driving warning light came on and power steering immediately went out. No prior warnings. Safety was put at risk beca...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Audi Q5 has 72 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 9 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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