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Audi Q5

2014–2018 only

614 classified complaints 13 recalls

2014–2018 Audi Q5 models have 614 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 68,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi Q5 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2014–2018 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 74 complaints

Median onset: 68,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 64 complaints

Median onset: 8,300 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 47 complaints

Median onset: 79,950 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 39 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 33 complaints

Median onset: 50,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 33 complaints

Median onset: 42,040 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 31 complaints

Median onset: 82,351 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 27 complaints

Median onset: 3,200 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2014–2018 model years. See the full Audi Q5 report for every year and full specs/safety data.