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2011 Audi Q5 Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Audi Q5 has 4 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Audi Q5

Airbags
61Engine
28Powertrain
12Other
11Electrical
8Fuel System
7Visibility
4Steering
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Visibility Recalls

17V001000

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak i...

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 3, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE SUNROOF SUNSHADE BROKE WHILE RETRACTING AND BLOCKED REAR WINDOW CAUSING A HAZARD. I HAD TO TAPE ...
Dec 3, 2017VISIBILITY/WIPERPANORAMIC SUNROOF START LEAKING WATER WHEN RAIN AND PANORAMIC FOAM SWELLS, FOAM BECOMES RUSIED AND B...
Oct 15, 2015VISIBILITY/WIPERFRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER NON-OPERATIVE. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS BAD SWITCH. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, RE...
Dec 13, 2010VISIBILITYWIPERS DO NOT KEEP WINDSHIELD CLEAR IN WINTER SNOW AND ICE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WIPERS FREEZE UP AND...

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