Engine
3.2L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 100 of 100 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 41 of 100 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
50 complaint records1 crash report
"2010 AUDI Q5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Fuel system
32 complaint records2 crash reports
"There is fuel leaking by the rear passenger tire under where the gas tank is. There was a recall for a cracked flange on the fuel pump...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
10 complaint records
"WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER VEHICLE BECAME DISABLED. PULLED OVER AND FOUND COOLANT ALL OVER THE ENGINE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V818000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. | Normally free |
| 18V082000 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet... | Normally free |
| 16V660000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. | Normally free |
| 16V078000 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018635 2018-11-19 | Fuel System | 113 | Certain vehicles with a cracked (but not leaking) fuel pump flange were repaired with butyl tape only under a previous recall (please see Transport Canada Recall 2016-443 / Audi campaign 20W9). |
| 2018059 2018-01-30 | Airbag | 26,340 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. |
| 2016443 2016-09-09 | Fuel System | 20,109 | On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. |
| 2016064 2016-02-09 | Airbag | 64,660 | On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2069078_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). | |
| TSB_2072304_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. | |
| TSB_2079732_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. | |
| TSB_2073282_1 Jul 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. | |
| TSB_2070568_6 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2024323_13 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. | |
| TSB_2024323_12 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. | |
| TSB_2080329_1 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner. | |
| TSB_2060750_5 Jan 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks. | |
| TSB_2074846_4 Jan 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. | |
| TSB_2018187_18 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference. | |
| TSB_2069904_2 Oct 2025 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. | |
| TSB_2069078_3 Oct 2025 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). | |
| TSB_2075120_2 Oct 2025 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations. | |
| TSB_2056386_11 Oct 2025 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information about the steering wheel alignment. | |
| TSB_2072304_3 Oct 2025 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. | |
| TSB_2074846_3 Oct 2025 | Steering | This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations. | |
| TSB_2079732_1 Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when tehre is a paint issue on alloy wheels. | |
| TSB_2047812_8 Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the FMC for obtaining vehicle software updates (SD Creator decomissioned). | |
| TSB_2073917_2 Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support. | |
| TSB_2071264_2 Sep 2025 | Electrical System | This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation. | |
| TSB_2041717_14 Sep 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern. | |
| TSB_2042920_3 Aug 2025 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes. | |
| TSB_2070568_5 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| AOS-25-47 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: The hotfix is to correct the issue: Issue seen: ODS5003E Infrastructure Guided Fault Finding: An internal fatal error occurred during the G929... | |
| TSB_2060750_4 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulleitn provides information regarding UV Leak additive for finding oil leaks. | |
| TSB_2027368_7 Jul 2025 | Electrical System | This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle touch sensors. | |
| TSB_2070568_4 Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| TSB_2042920_2 Jun 2025 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes. | |
| TSB_2056019_4 May 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. | |
| TSB_2077320_2 Apr 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts. | |
| TSB_2071893_2 Apr 2025 | Seats | This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers. | |
| TSB_2077320_1 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts. | |
| TSB_2075530_2 Mar 2025 | Engine | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. | |
| TSB_2041717_13 Mar 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern. | |
| TSB_2071185_2 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information regarding various comlaints related to Apple CarPlay with Apple iOS devices. | |
| TSB-2076945_1 Feb 2025 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. | |
| A6625162049680_3 Jan 2025 | Structure | This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted. | |
| A3725312074822_2 Jan 2025 | Suspension | This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported. | |
| A8724952041717_12 Dec 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when a GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of concern. | |
| A6624152046229_5 Dec 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling. | |
| A2724842074729_2 Dec 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. | |
| A4424092056386_10 Dec 2024 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information regarding wheel alignment. | |
| A0124482014753_13 Dec 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000. | |
| A9124872024323_11 Nov 2024 | Electrical System | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. | |
| A9124842018187_17 Nov 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. | |
| A0024992070568_3 Nov 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool | |
| A9624072056019_3 Nov 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. | |
| A5724652022032_11 Oct 2024 | Structure | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. | |
| A1524532075530_1 Oct 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. | |
| CampTip_RNA_Audi Oct 2024 | Unknown Or Other | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available | |
| A2424632074810_2 Sep 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles. | |
| A8724892041717_11 Sep 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern. | |
| A0024932002047_13 Sep 2024 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC). | |
| A4424082074846_2 Sep 2024 | Steering | This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations. | |
| A4524492075120_1 Sep 2024 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing. | |
| A4624592069078_2 Sep 2024 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes. | |
| A9124432074929_1 Aug 2024 | Electrical System | This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated. | |
| A0024902074853_1 Aug 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled. | |
| A3724222074826_1 Aug 2024 | Power Train | This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints. |
Showing 60 of 927 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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