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Used Audi Q5: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 471 complaints across these 8 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Audi Q5

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Problems that follow the Q5 from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Electrical5884181075110
Engine10338630
Transmission9410427
Steering872320
Brakes725216

Mileages where Q5 problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
0–2,000 milesLiftgate sensor malfunctions2023
1,400–6,000 milesGateway module shutdown2021
8,000–19,457 milesPower steering failure2019
20,249–50,000 milesLow-speed turning shudder2021
24,000–34,000 milesWater-damaged gateway control module2018
34,000–72,000 milesInternal engine failure2018
44,000–50,000 milesEngine failure, metal in oil2021
46,000–62,000 milesRear coil spring breakage2018
48,000–50,334 milesTurbocharger failure2019

Every Q5 recall to confirm

20 recalls cover the Q5years on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 10 campaigns span more than one model year. One told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.

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