general problems of the 2011 Audi Q5

Audi Q5 shows no recalls on my vehicle. My car stops randomly while driving even while being on highways and interstates. As well as the passenger side leaking due to sunroof drainage coming to the inside (which may affect the air bags). This car has not had any repairs on recalls that I know of personally.

Variable speed control problems- accelerates and decelerates irregularly.

Audi offered a warranty extension for intake manifold & fuel injectors in certain 2008-2011 model year Audi vehicles with 2. 0 tfsi engine. Audi rejected our claim for a faulty fuel injector in our 2011 car citing that “vehicle does not have the extended warranty for fuel injectors and the information that was submitted was only for 2. 0 tfsi engine's with the engine code of cbfa & ccta. The engine in your vehicle is a 3. 2 fsi with the engine code calb. So this warranty extension would not be applicable to your vehicle. ” our Audi dealership diagnosed our car with the same fuel injector issue listed by Audi in this warranty extension as well as stating that this is a very common issue with our make, model and year. Our Audi is a 2011 model, less than 120,000 miles, and less than 10 years when the malfunction indicator lamp appeared. Their letter does not stand to prove that a faulty fuel injector was not placed in our car that was built in 2011, the same year that they installed faulty fuel injectors in their 2. 0 tfsi engines. Audi dealership diagnosed our car as suffering from misfire conditions that in turn cause the malfunction indicator lamp to appear. The dealership indicates that this is a common issue with Audis during our production year. This is the same issue that Audi listed in their warranty extension letter to consumers with 2. 0 tfsi engines. Our car meets all the requirements in Audi’s warranty extension letter (2011 model, less than 120,000 miles, and less than 10 years when the malfunction indicator lamp appeared) except that our car is a 3. 2 fsi vs 2. 0 tfsi. Audi is not able show that they did not install a faulty fuel injector into our car. Fuel injector problems in cars with mileage under 100,000 miles and less than 10 years of age is very uncommon. This plus Audi’s history of installing faulty fuel injectors into cars built in our year lead us to believe that Audi also installed a faulty fuel injector into our car.

My car would not start and I had my car towed to fort myers Audi. After the diagnostics they said the timing chain had failed and caused a cylinder head to crack and the turbo had issues as well. They told us that Audi will cover the timing chain and only 50% of the cylinder head. The quote given for the cylinder head was $5,810 (with Audi covering $2,905). To repair the turbo charger it will cost $2,175. Looking on this website, I have seen several others having the same issue, with the same resulting problems.

I have been driving on the highway and city and it appears the steering is sometimes stiff and then soft , I have checked the power steering fluid level and its full. This is an issue because its hard to make turns as the steering wheel stiffens up. Another issue is the car consumes about 1 quart of oil every 300 miles, it was part of a lawsuit settlement but the vehicle was never repaired.

Timing chain issue that caused it to jump, damaging the cylinder heads and valves. As I was proceeding to stop at at a light, the front end of the car began to shake and the engine seemed off. At a full stop, the engine sputtered again and then proceeded to die. The car wouldn't start, so I could not proceed through the intersection. Audi will not cover any damage that was caused and is indicating they are not responsible for the issues with the timing chains. I've searched online and found many other lawsuits where this type of issue has been covered from Audi.

Upon attempting to start the engine, the timing chain slipped causing pistons to hit intake valves, wrecking engine. Only 77,000 miles on vehicle. I do not qualify for class action settlement due to filing deadlines but am facing up to $14,000 in repair costs. It is unreasonable for an engine to fail catastrophically at such a low mileage adn there to be no manufacturer liability.

Takata rcall not done.

I was driving the vehicle on route 30 (greensburg PA) when the vehicle began to lose acceleration which nearly caused a complete loss of power. I had the vehicle towed to a repair shop where I was informed the issue involved the front drive chain and support. The mechanic explained that this is a common issue related to Audi's. This vehicle only has 6ok mikes on it.

Engine light is constantly on. Fuel system malfunctions and very expensive ignition coil/ spark plug repairs are always the issue. The engine light comes on while the car is in motion when the fuel system malfunctions. The engine light comes on shortly after the car is turned on when it's the ignition coils/ spark plugs. When the ignition coils/ spark plugs are the issue, the car shakes.

I was driving my car around some blind curves when I heard a clank kind of sound and clicking and then lost power fortunately I was close enough I coasted home. I was very lucky. I could not get the engine to start and had it towed to the Audi dealer he said, engine no start no power: found engine cranks without compression. Found timing chain stretched and jumped timing. Removed and inspected valves and found all valves to be bent. At this time we need to replace the cylinder head and timing chain and related parts. Parts: $4800 labor: $4835 total: $9635. 00 regards, I believe this is a problem that actually is so common that several mechanics have websites on how to protect your chain from doing this. I of course had no idea about any of this before. . . Because no one told me it was an issue!!!! or I would have done the preventative care. Also, I just read they are doing a class action suit with this in new jersey. I can tell you I am feeling very nervous about driving my Audi again!!! I have no confidence in these chains!.

The car has always had proper maintenance and care. This can be documented with Audi of huntsville al. No warnings or indicator lights were present. The car was parked and about 15 minutes later a passerby came into the restaurant in which we were dining saying a gray Audi was on fire. Owner of restaurant tried to use handheld fire extinguisher to the front grill. No luck as it immediately melted the hood and engulfed the whole car in flames. Took firemen 30 minutes to put it out. They had no idea of cause but speculated electrical as the source.

I purchased a certified preowned Audi Q5 last March 2013. The vehicle was running fine. No problems or concerns. I took the vehicle to an Audi dealer in February 2014 for an annual service and also in March 2014 for my yearly inspection/emissions testing. On April 2014, I had loss the vehicle due to an unknown fire that had started in the car. Yes, my car was engulfed in fire! prior to this fire, I had no problems or messages on my dashboard or smelled smoke while I had drove the car. The car was running fine up until that day. I have no idea what happend to my vehicle. The insurance company had investigated this vehicle, and they stated that arson was not the blame for the fire. They r/o an electrical issue that might of been the cause of the fire. The insurance company had also researched recalls and manufacturer defects, and they claimed there were no issues. I am completely stunned about this incident. The car was parked all day, and I just can't believe out of nowhere that the car had caught on fire. I've been in contact with the dealer where I purchased the vehicle, and they are as shocked as I am about what happen. Hopefully, I'll get an explanation as to why the vehicle had mysteriously caught on fire.

Crank sensor failure and and fuel pump failure.

Car was sold without an oil dip-stick. The sequence of buttons to punch to bring up an oil-level readout rarely works. This is a safety defect.