Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Audi q5 has 6 recalls, 96 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
96
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V622000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Cont...
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...
17V002000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A...
18V229000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehi...
17V298000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-power...
16V045000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to Janua...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Audi Q5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the rear subframe was extremely rusted and ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine consumed a quarter of oil every 300 miles. The EPC light and engine light illuminated. The ve... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The cooling system failed without warning! As I’m driving on the highway my vehicle began smoking! I... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk A/S, Tire Size: P... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | ENGINE | i have had necessary service checks; however, the spark plugs keep getting burned out. the car is ba... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear subframe rusted out at only 85,000 miles |
| Aug 8, 2025 | SUSPENSION | 2015 Audi Q5 Quattro (all wheel drive). During recent inspection the vehicle was found to have extre... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE | System does no longer work. Audi Montgomery inspected the vehicle and deamed that both side blind sp... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | SUSPENSION | To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue involving my 2015... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated that there was an abnormal leak underneath the v... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | ENGINE | Common problem with engine cooling systems and oil systems failing. Failing emissions because of thi... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My words: An overheated electrical connection near the fuel tank overheated, thus cutting off the fu... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recently purchased a used vehicle from this dealership that there is a major issue with the drive tr... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Level sensor on left rear suspension failed, causing headlights to be pointed downward and not safel... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5. The contact stated when the vehicle was driven to the independent m... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The Audi Q5 was new in 2015 and I am the original owner. The vehicle has 135,600 miles on it. Duri... |
| May 30, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Audi Dealer inspection report said severe rear sub frame rust is a safety issue and requires replac... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sub frame is rusted out. Major safety issue. Confirmed by 3 independent auto repair shops. Removing ... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | STEERING,WHEELS | I was driving down the road when the steering stop working and I could not control the direction tha... |