2009 Audi Q5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Audi Q5. Part of Generation 1 (8R) — 2009–2017.

< older2010
Complaints
35
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2009 Audi Q5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#116 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:52,703 mi
Crash-related:2
#25 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:55,500 mi
#32 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:76,750 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Audi Q5.

AIR BAGS
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
52,703
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,500
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,750
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
140,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,800
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,900
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
140,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,500
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,000
Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
140,000

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Recalls for 2009 Audi Q5

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~988,238 vehicles.

18V818000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~5,987 affected

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. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.

18V082000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~162,782 affected

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 vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

16V660000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~143,214 affected

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. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

16V376000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
~8,381 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

16V376000AIR BAGS
~8,381 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

16V078000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~659,493 affected

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 and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Other Audi Q5 Years

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