2015 Audi Q5 Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2015 Audi Q5 Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls12 recalls

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.

Campaign #26V26600024/04/2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Campaign #23V84200013/12/2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

Campaign #25V08000012/02/2025

ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.

Campaign #25V29400007/05/2025

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Campaign #24V25100003/04/2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi Q5 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015 Audi Q5 has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2, 2011-2017 Q5 2.0T Coolant Leak at Pump or Thermostat - TSB 2061604/5, 2013-2017 Q5 After-Run Coolant Pump Campaign 19N8 - VIN Check Required. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi Q5 reliable?

The 2015 Audi Q5 has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2 and 2011-2017 Q5 2.0T Coolant Leak at Pump or Thermostat - TSB 2061604/5 and 2013-2017 Q5 After-Run Coolant Pump Campaign 19N8 - VIN Check Required. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2011-2023 Audi Q5 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2?

Certain 2011-2017 Q5 vehicles with a panoramic sunroof are covered by Safety Recall 69P1 when VIN-eligible. Audi warned that an impaired drainage system can let water saturate foam around a side head-curtain-airbag canister, causing corrosion and possible canister fracture. Separ… Severity: high.

What is the 2011-2017 Audi Q5 2011-2017 Q5 2.0T Coolant Leak at Pump or Thermostat - TSB 2061604/5?

Audi TSB 2061604/5 applies to 2011-2017 Q5 2.0TFSI vehicles when the coolant-temperature warning is on or clear coolant marks are visible under the front of the vehicle or engine compartment, the leak can be reproduced, and its source is localized to the coolant pump or coolant t… Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2017 Audi Q5 2013-2017 Q5 After-Run Coolant Pump Campaign 19N8 - VIN Check Required?

NHTSA 18V229 covers affected 2013-2017 Q5 vehicles with the 2.0L TFSI EA888 Evo2 engine whose electric after-run coolant pump can become blocked by cooling-system debris and overheat, or short-circuit from internal moisture, creating a fire risk. The production population ran fro… Severity: high.

What is the 2009-2025 Audi Q5 2009-2025 Q5 Gasoline-Quality Deposit Diagnosis - TSB 2014753/13?

Audi states that contaminated gasoline or gasoline with insufficient deposit-control additives can contribute to deposits on intake valves, the intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Possible results include rough running after cold start, extended cranking, hes… Severity: medium.

2015 Audi Q5 Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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2011-2023 Audi Q5: 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2#

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2013-2017 Audi Q5: 2013-2017 Q5 After-Run Coolant Pump Campaign 19N8 - VIN Check Required#

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2011-2017 Audi Q5: 2011-2017 Q5 2.0T Coolant Leak at Pump or Thermostat - TSB 2061604/5#

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2009-2025 Audi Q5: 2009-2025 Q5 Gasoline-Quality Deposit Diagnosis - TSB 2014753/13#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi Q5 problems?

Is the Audi Q5 reliable?

What is the 2011-2023 Audi Q5 2011-2023 Q5 Panoramic-Sunroof Water Entry - Recall 69P1 / TSB 2075969/2?

What is the 2011-2017 Audi Q5 2011-2017 Q5 2.0T Coolant Leak at Pump or Thermostat - TSB 2061604/5?

What is the 2013-2017 Audi Q5 2013-2017 Q5 After-Run Coolant Pump Campaign 19N8 - VIN Check Required?

What is the 2009-2025 Audi Q5 2009-2025 Q5 Gasoline-Quality Deposit Diagnosis - TSB 2014753/13?