Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
42
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
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IN TANK FUEL PUMP CRACKED ON TOP ,LEAKING FUEL TO FLANGE AND ELECTRICAL CONECTION ON TOP OF TANK AND DOWN TO UNDER VEHICLE .NO RECALL ON AUDI SITE FOR THIS YEAR -2010 VEHICLE HAS 138000 MILES ONLY . i WAS NOT EXPECTING MATERIAL PROBLEM -PLASTIC NOT SUITABLE FOR FUEL ...
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11580078 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
4
Most reports here involve electrical shorts.
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Water leaked into the rear battery compartment and into the trunk passenger side fuse bay. No apparent reason for leak. All windows, doors, sunroof and truck lid were closed. Flooding shorted control modules (parking aid controller, CAN buss and etc) flooding also took out the battery causing car to stall on highway. Water gets in after rainy days. Suspected malfunction of sunroof drain, but not certain. Shorting of electrical components verified by mechanic. Multiple parts needed replacement. No warning lamps prior to events. Available for inspection upon request.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11506165 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
1
Most reports here involve loss of braking.
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MY BRAKES FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED, THE PEDAL SANK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. LUCKILY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE CAR WAS MOVING AT LESS THAN 25 MPH. MY ABILITY TO SLOW DOWN WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. ULTIMATELY LEARNED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10924401 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
41
Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI SOUTH HAMPTON (51 MONTAUK HWY, WATER MILL, NY 11976, (631) 283-0888) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11170619 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
9
Most reports here involve fluid leaks.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11678406 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
2
Most reports here involve other issues.
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RECALL COMPLAINT: I RECEIVE WARNING LETTERS AND REMINDER CARDS, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER SEEMS NOT TO HAVE PARTS. THE RESPONSE SPECIFICALLY WAS TO "CALL BACK IN A MONTH - WE SHOULD HAVE PARTS THEN". IT WOULD SEEM THEY SHOULD BE CALLING ME! I EXPLAINED I WAS DRIVING A 2,000 MILE TRIP AND THERE WAS NO CONCERN, OR A WARNING THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. I NOW HAVE A SCHEDULE THIS WEEK TO HAVE THE WORK DONE AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11098138 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov