Audi Q5 owners have reported 69 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 (58 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.
On 10/27/25 as I was slowly pulling into a parking space, my Audi Q5 lurched forward and jumped the curb crashing into a tree. Happened too quickly to apply the brakes. No warning indications at the time of the incident. Car would not start and had to be towed to a repair shop. Read details...
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...
Engine make noises and don�t make shift normal is like a lack power. Read details...
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...
This is a tdi. The car has 53,000-miles on the odometer. The car was purchased new and only serviced by the local Audi dealership. While operating under normal driving conditions with the "auto stop/start" engaged, the car's transmission slips into neutral when stopped and while cruising, Read details...