Power Train Problems of Audi Q5

Audi Q5 owners have reported 91 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (80 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Audi Q5

The Power Train problem

On September 2, 2026, I purchased a used 2020 Audi Q5 with disclosed lemon law buyback title branding. Approximately two hours after taking delivery, the vehicle began exhibiting a pronounced vibration/judder in the drivetrain when turning the steering wheel at low speed, approximately 1-5 mph.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I have a hesitation/lack-of-acceleration when moving from a stop or from low speeds. Essentially, I'm either moving very slowly or I have to floor the gas pedal to force the transmission to change gears, and then the car 'takes off'. There is no middle ground (I. E.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

While taking a left turn across traffic, the Audi Q5 3. 2 transmission failed while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. The Audi Q5 stalled and stopped and would not continue to drive. The engine seemed to be working properly; however, the gears would not engage and the car would not drive.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

Engine make noises and don�t make shift normal is like a lack power.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Incident date: 5/9/20 mileage: 70,290 miles summary: I reversed out of parking space, shifted my car into drive, and my car abruptly hesitated, decelerated, resisted, and jerked upon engaging the gas pedal; a series of multiple warning/indicator lights simultaneously flashed on the obd screen   Read details...




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