One problem related to engine belts and pulleys has been reported for the 2011 Audi Q5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Audi Q5 based on all problems reported for the 2011 Q5.
At about 63,000 miles my check engine light went on and I checked code and p0018 showed up. It failed emissions test subsequently for license renewal. I took in to dealership and first time they said a sensor was slightly loose and a little corrosion on. Said it was fixed and meets manuf. Specifications. Light came back on 2 days later. Just took in and they said it was the left side timing belt and $6,100 to fix. What troubles me is that there was a recall for the same year Audi but only for the 2. 0. My car is apparently the only 3. 2 liter having this issue. No recall? it occurred at the same moment in time, around 65,000 miles. While I was appeased slightly by them offering to fix it for parts cost. . . . . About $3,300, and the subsequent bill was a surprising (to the good) bill of $2327. 25 including the necessary oil change, I just question the fact that there is no pending recall on the Audi Q5 3. 2 liter. And unfortunately still a suspicious cost. Everything was done amicably, as time was of the essence. But still feel shorted that my 3. 2 doesn't fall into this recall.