Service Brakes Problems of Audi Q5

Audi Q5 owners have reported 65 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Audi Q5

The Service Brakes problem

While driving home from the dealership on route 65 at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly and forcefully applied the brakes without warning. My husband and I are experiencing symptoms of whiplash including back and neck pain.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Vehicle brake pads and rotors completely worn out after driving the car for less than 20k miles. When questioned the dealer, the simple reason they gave us rust. When asked, where the rust is coming from - there was no answer.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

Front brakes appear to squeak loudly after initiation with moisture; more seriously there is considerable locking/sliding of the brakes when attempting to stop on snow and ice -- at a more dangerous distance than our other 2 vehicles in similar situations.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

On Monday 3/9/2020 around 6:45pm edt, I was driving in a residential zone approx. 25-30 mph. I approached a stop sign and pressed the brake to stop the car. The car slowed slightly but did not stop, despite my intense pressure on the brake pedal.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The contact owns a 2013 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the brakes seized as the parking brake warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed that the emergency brake switch failed and needed to be   Read details...




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