Audi Q5 owners have reported 94 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (85 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering failed (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems |
The gateway control module failed in September 2025 on my 2021 Audi Q5. Vehicle error messages included the following failures: cruise control, parking brake, transmission, brakes, and steering, windows rolled down, seats moved, dash and mmi black followed by a sudden loss of power, narrowly Read details...
Seriously dangerous steering failure in 2014 Audi warmed the car up, drove 15 minutes to a gas station, turned it off to fuel up and went to restart after engine was off for approximately 5 minutes, upon start up and the message displayed "steering defective" do not drive vehicle. Read details...
While driving, the electronic power steering failed, almost causing a head on collision. My daughter was turning left when suddenly she was unable to properly steer. Thankfully, she was able to veer off the road safely. This part has been recalled on the Audi sq5, but not the Q5. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while reversing out of his driveway, he lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel became loosened. There was no warning light illuminated. Read details...
Driving at highway speeds on interstate 79 just outside of charlestown wv, the alarms in the car went off and a "steering malfunction", "stop the car immediately" messages were displayed. The car lost all power steering ability. Read details...