Electrical System Problems of Audi Q5

Audi Q5 owners have reported 180 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (171 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Audi Q5

The Electrical System problem

On December 22nd I got into the vehicle and a few errors popped up which consisted of “loose wheel warning malfunction” “brakes: limited functionality drive with causation” “active front assist and emergency assist unavailable”.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Well first it was the takata airbag recall, but the one I�m complaining about is the recall for the fuel pump and also the fuel pump wiring which was also removed from our vehicle, and we�re like two about how it was part of the recall for the fuel pump .   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Audi Q5. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, "the "change key battery" warning light and the engine stalled suddenly. The vehicle would not restart while the key was in the ignition,however, it restarted when the key fob was pressed on.   Read details...

The Body Control Module/bcm problem

The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 mph and accelerating, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled to the side of the road, and the vehicle was able to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...

The Camshaft Position Sensor problem

2010 Audi Q5 with camshaft sensor failure resulting in the epc system engaging which puts the vehicle in safe-mode. First attempt at repair fixed nothing. Audi did not allow the dealer to replace the failed sensor on the first repair visit, rather they instead swap like-sensors around, the seeming   Read details...




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