Structure Problems of Audi Q5

Audi Q5 owners have reported 66 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Audi Q5

The Body problem

Vehicle rear subframe comes with plastic covers that trap road salt and cause severe corrosion. Issue only presents itself when plastic covers are removed, revealing rust/corrosion and lost material, and a risk of the subframe to split resulting in lost of vehicle control on the road.   Read details...

The Structure 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 Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the rear subframe was extremely rusted and could not pass a safety inspection. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,351.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

On three occasions beginning in the spring of 2018, the tailgate has randomly opened with no command from the owners. Each time the car has been in our garage and we have been elsewhere. Each time the tailgate collided with the garage door when we opened the garage door was opened causing body   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

The contact owns a 2013 Audi Q5 hybrid. The contact stated that whenever accessing the power liftgate, the door would open and close abruptly. The dealer was contacted and stated that the liftgate was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem.   Read details...




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