2017 Model Year

Audi Q5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
40
Recalls
3
Crashes
3
Severe
5

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V297000 May 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V298000 May 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V001000 Jan 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

Oil consumption. Audi Q5 oil consumption in my car is not functioning properly. I have to put oil in it about every 3 weeks or less depending on how...

Engine
Jan 2026

Piston rings failure, large oil consumption and water pump leaking

Brakes
Dec 2025

On 12/13/25 around 8:00am in the morning. I was driving between 20-25 MPH and started to brake for the corner stop sign. I applied the break as I norm...

Engine
Jun 2025

coolant is leaking from pump and tstat housings. pump was replaced in 2018 and 2019 by audi due to audi recall. now it is leaking after only 6 year...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2024

My SUV had stopped heating/defrosting and vehicles car charging ports appear to not be working any longer. It was discovered that my coolant pump...

Engine
Apr 2024

The PCV valve malfunctioned and required an extensive repair bill to solve. I've learned that this very engine (3.0) is already a subject of a recall...

Steering
Jan 2024

Steering is occasionally exhibits resistance when turning left or right. Steering becomes very stiff intermittently. I have taken the to a repair twic...

Steering
Dec 2023

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...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally high whistling pitch sound coming f...

Engine
Jul 2023

Catastrophic engine failure, Audi Q5 2017 2.0 Turbo, suddenly stopped/disabled on State highway traveling approximately 45 mph September 2022. Engine...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Audi Q5 has 40 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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