2009 Audi Q5 problems
The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation (Typ 8R) model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 (Typ 80A) debuted in 2016 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.
First generation (Typ 8R; 2008)
Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept (2007)
A concept vehicle for the then upcoming Q5, this was a 2-door convertible with a 3.0 TDI engine rated at 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) and 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) torque, quattro permanent four wheel drive, 8-speed automatic transmission, Copper Sunset body, LED headlights, 21-inch wheels with 265/35R21 tyres, seats with White Stone leather upholstery, MMI, 505W Bang & Olufsen sound system and internet radio, CDC (continuous damping control) shock absorbers, electric ride height adjustment (40 mm), 380/356 mm front/rear ceramic brake discs with 6-piston monobloc aluminium front, and floating rear callipers, Audi Drive Select. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Initial version
Q5 (2008)
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show, and later at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Early models include the 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS), 2.0 TDI quattro (170PS), 3.0 TDI quattro.
Initial vehicle models for US, Canada & Brazil include the 3.2 FSI.
The Q5 commenced shipments in October 2008 for Europe, and in the first quarter of 2009 for North America.
The US model went on sale in March 2009 as a 2009 model year vehicle. Early models include 3.2 FSI quattro and the 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) was added in 2011 model year.
Indian models went on sale in June 2009, and were initially built by Audi's Ingolstadt facility, but are now being built at its Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India plant. Launch models include 3.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI (211 PS).
Middle East models went on sale in 2009 Q2. Launch models include 2.0 TFSI (211 PS), 3.2 FSI.
Japanese models include 2.0 TFSI quattro (211 PS), 3.2 FSI quattro.
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Common 2009 Audi Q5 problems
The Audi Q5, a midsize SUV, is known for its style, technology, and reliability. However, certain model years have experienced more challenges than others. Here are some common problems with the Audi Q5, specifically focusing on the 2009 model:
- Excessive Oil Consumption: Turbo Q5 models, particularly the 2011 model, suffer significantly from excessive oil consumption. This issue means checking the oil routinely to ensure it's not low, even right after oil changes. A lack of oil within the engine can lead to catastrophic failure.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Failure: Audi Q5 models from 2011 and 2012 often see premature failure of their timing chains. Experts speculate the early failings occur due to the timing chain tensioner introducing slack. Timing chains typically have longer lifespans than timing belts, but it's worth inspecting the timing chains and tensioners in these Q5s to ensure they're up to spec.
- Water Pump Issues: The 2009 Audi Q5 has been reported to have water pump issues. One owner had the water pump fail at 7,800 miles, which is a major issue covered under warranty but still a significant concern.
- Sunroof Leaks and Failures: Several Audi Q5 models suffer from leaking or shattered sunroofs. While the potential always exists for sunroof damage, sunroofs that shatter can become a hazard, especially at speed. Leaking sunroofs can be more of a nuisance, especially in inclement weather and through the automatic car wash.
- Fuel Pump Flange Cracks: The fuel pump flanges on specific Audi Q5 models can develop hairline cracks that lead to minute fuel leakage. Any fuel leaks are cause for concern, but when the fuel hits internal components that may or may not retain heat, it can spark a flame.
- S tronic Automatic Gearbox Failures: There are reports of S tronic automatic gearbox failures, which can cost more than £4000 to rectify. It's important to conduct a thorough test drive and ensure that servicing is up to date.
- Electrical Glitches: Electrical glitches are common, particularly linked to the air conditioning, boot switch, and the tyre pressure monitoring system.
It's important to note that these issues may not be exclusive to the 2009 model and could potentially affect other model years as well. When considering purchasing a used Audi Q5, it's recommended to have the vehicle fully inspected to weed out any potential lemons and ensure it's in good condition.
What is the most common problem of Audi Q5?
What are common Audi Q5 problems?
- Excessive oil consumption. Turbo Q5 models, specifically the 2011 model, suffer significantly from excessive oil consumption. ...
- Defective timing chains. ...
- Start-stop system issues. ...
- Sunroof concerns. ...
- Leaky fuel pump flanges.
What are good years for Audi Q5?
The 2017 model year is a strong contender for the most reliable year of Audi Q5. After many rough years, Audi has finally ironed out many of the kinks of the Q5 throughout the years, including the terrible excessive oil consumption problem that plagued many model years.
Which Audi Q5 engine is best?
The diesel is our pick of the range, because it's punchy enough, efficient and reasonably refined – managing the 0-62mph sprint in 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 137mph. For those interested in petrol power, the 45 TFSI manages the 0-62mph sprint in 6.1 seconds, and will do 149mph flat out.
Are Audi Q5 expensive to own?
The average cost of owning an Audi Q5 for 5 years is $48,751.
What is the most common problem of Audi Q5?
What are common Audi Q5 problems?
- Excessive oil consumption. Turbo Q5 models, specifically the 2011 model, suffer significantly from excessive oil consumption. ...
- Defective timing chains. ...
- Start-stop system issues. ...
- Sunroof concerns. ...
- Leaky fuel pump flanges.
What is the mileage of Audi Q5 petrol 2009?
Audi Q5 2008-2012 Mileage
| Fuel Type | Transmission | ARAI Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | Automatic | 9.74 kmpl |
| Diesel | Automatic | 12.8 kmpl |
Which Audi Q5 engine is best?
The diesel is our pick of the range, because it's punchy enough, efficient and reasonably refined – managing the 0-62mph sprint in 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 137mph. For those interested in petrol power, the 45 TFSI manages the 0-62mph sprint in 6.1 seconds, and will do 149mph flat out.
What are good years for Audi Q5?
The 2017 model year is a strong contender for the most reliable year of Audi Q5. After many rough years, Audi has finally ironed out many of the kinks of the Q5 throughout the years, including the terrible excessive oil consumption problem that plagued many model years.
2009 Audi Q5 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Audi Q5 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Audi Q5 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Audi Q5
The NHTSA has received 30 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Audi Q5. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Audi Q5 vehicles.
Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-08
- VIN: WA1KK78RX9A
- Components: Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)
- Summary: Cybex Sirona S is marketed as a 360 car seat that rotates and swivels, but when in forward-facing mode for functionality it does not tether. The guidance is to use the load leg to keep the swivel and rotation but then not use the tether. The tether strap is critical for safety and part of CPST guidance. People purchasing this seat are being made to compromise safety for functionality.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: WA1KK78R29A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was in an accident where I hit a herd of elk. My car was totaled. The airbags did not deploy and they definitely should have. It was hit on the front, and both front sides. There is no way the airbags shouldn’t have deployed.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R59A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking. There was antifreeze and oil leaking from the vehicle. While driving, the accelerator pedal and brake pedal became stuck, and the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal oil burning odor, fuel, and antifreeze. The vehicle was also consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The gear shifter button was also stuck. The gear box malfunctioned, and a message to restart vehicle was displayed. Additionally, the tailgate seized while going up and down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where additional oil was added several days. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where the antifreeze was changed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-28
- VIN: WA1KK78R79A
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I got in my car at about 6pm on Saturday May 28, 2022. Started it up and proceeded to start opening the sunroof when I noticed it was cracked. I was thinking some kids had hit it with a ball until I traced the spiderwebbing right back to to the center of the panoramic sunroof. You could wind noise really bad when driving.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-14
- VIN: WA1KK78R49A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Front left door pillar is becoming soaked from an apparent water leak possibly coming from the panoramic sunroof or windshield. Regardless it has to be running into the pillar airbag and has to be a safety concern.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R99A
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL PUMP UNDER PASSENGER 'S SEAT AFRAID TO DRIVER IT BECAUSE AS LONG AS THE ENGINE IS RUNNING THE FUEL CONTINUE TOO LEAK WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONARY!!
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R99A
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL LEAKING ON RIGHT SIDE JUST UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SEAT ON GROUND WHEN CAR IS RUNNING
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-10
- VIN: WA1KK78R79A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER TRIM FOR AIRBAG IS LOOSE AND HAS BEEN DETECTED IN OTHER CASES TO HAVE POSSIBILITY OF BEING INEFFECTIVE IN DEPLOYING.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R49A
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ON 7/02/09 MY AUDI Q5 (VIN# [XXX]) WAS PURCHASED FROM, AND SERVICED BY BARRIER AUDI BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON; NOW DOING BUSINESS AS AUDI BELLEVUE A DEALERSHIP OWNED AND OPERATED BY AUTO NATION. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS [TSB] WERE SENT TO SOME AUDI OWNERS ON 12/6/2013 CONCERNING REPAIR AND CLEANING OF THE SECONDARY AIR CONTROL VALVE WITH A WARRANTY EXTENDING THROUGH 07/02/2019. THIS PROBLEM WAS INITIALLY CORRECTED ON 12/27/2013 @44,445 MILES, MY LAST SERVICE WITH BARRIER WAS 09/13/2018 AND AT NO TIME HAD I RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THE PROBLEM COULD RESURFACE. THE TSB PROVIDES : "THE SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES IS USED TO HEAT UP THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS QUICKLY DURING COLD-START CONDITIONS?. OVER TIME, AND DEPENDING ON DRIVING STYLES, CARBON WILL BUILD UP IN THESE SMALL 10MM PORTS AND CAUSE FAULTS IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FOR SECONDARY AIR, BANK1/BANK2 INSUFFICIENT FLOW? SOME MODELS DO HAVE A WARRANTY EXTENSION, WHICH COVERS THE SECONDARY AIR PORT CLEANING UP TO 10 YEAR/110,000 MILES. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR DETAILS. KEEP IN MIND, IF ANY OF THE CONTROL VALVES, COMBI VALVES, OR SUPPLY LINES ARE DAMAGED, OR FAULTY, THOSE ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE PORT CLEANING CAN BE PERFORMED." ON 10/01/ 2019, AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS DETECTED ON THE Q5 WITH APPROXIMATELY 106,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ON 10/28/2019 A CLAIM [#190822437]` WAS FILED WITH AUDI USA AND DENIED AS UNTIMELY FILED. AUDI BELLEVUE CARRIED OUT REPAIRS AT MY EXPENSE FOR $ 2045.75. GIVEN THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO NOTICE, THE CONTINUED WARRANTY PERIOD SHOULD BE EXTENDED BY AUDI USA AND THE COSTS OF REPAIR REIMBURSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R59A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI ROCHESTER (3955 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, (585) 334-1600) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-20
- VIN: WA1KK78R49A
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR GAS A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR, EVERYDAY, ALL DAY. TOOK IT TO AUDI AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE "PROBLEM". THE CAR CAN'T BE DRIVEN. ITS CAUSING NAUSEA AND HEADACHES WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 5 MINS. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING A CAR THAT IS PRODUCING A GAS SMELL. I BELIEVE THAT GAS FLANGE RECALL CREATED MORE ISSUES TO MY CAR THAT AUDI MADE ME PAY FOR AND NEVER FIXED THE GAS SMELL.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R69A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE DRIVER AIRBAG MAY EXPLODE IN A CRASH WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. SHARP METAL FRAGMENTS CAN HIT PEOPLE AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE DRIVER AIRBAG MAY EXPLODE IN A CRASH WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. SHARP METAL FRAGMENTS CAN HIT PEOPLE AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. OWNERS SHOULD SCHEDULE THIS RECALL REPAIR IMMEDIATELY, EVEN IF AN INTERIM REPAIR WAS RECENTLY DONE. I HAVE RECEIVED MANY LETTERS ABOUT BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR THE REPAIRS BUT WHENEVER I CALL AUDI AND TRY SCHEDULE SOMETHING THEY KEEP SAYING THAT THE PARTS HAVE NOT ARRIVED. THE ISSUE HAS GONE MORE THAN A YEAR. MY AUDI DEALER IS ROYAL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP OF SAN FRANCISCO. I HAVE CALLED MANY TIMES AND THEY TOLD ME TO KEEP WAITING.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R59A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER (BOB MOORE AUDI IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-01
- VIN: WA1KK78R29A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI SEATTLE IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON AND AUDI BELLEVUE IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON WERE MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-25
- VIN: WA1KK78R89A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-17
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I FIRST REQUESTED THAT AUDI OF BELLEVUE HANDLE MY AIRBAG RECALL. I CALLED IN MARCH 2016 AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE THE PARTS "BY THE END OF THE YEAR." I REQUESTED A LOANER CAR UNTIL IT WAS FIXED AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO A SALES MANAGER WHO DID NOT TAKE MY CALL. I LEFT A MESSAGE EXPLAINING THAT MY CAR SPENT 3 YEARS IN TEXAS AND I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND WAS NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING MY CAR WITH THE RECALL. HE NEVER RETURNED MY CALL. I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REGULAR SERVICE. WHEN I MADE MY APPOINTMENT, I AGAIN REQUESTED THE AIRBAG BE REPLACED AND WAS TOLD THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND, IN FACT NOBODY IN THE AREA HAD THEM. OUR HONDA WAS FIXED LAST JUNE. I RECEIVED ANOTHER "URGENT" RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL THIS WEEK, URGING ME TO CONTACT MY DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. I CALLED AUDI USA TO EXPLAIN THE EXPERIENCE I JUST HAD AND INQUIRE FURTHER. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE HOPING TO GET PARTS TO MY AREA BY SEPTEMBER (IT IS APRIL) AND THAT THE DECISION TO NOT MAKE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE TO MY AREA WAS BEING DIRECTED BY THE NHTSA. I EXPLAINED MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE 3 YEARS MY CAR SPENT IN TEXAS AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD MAKE A NOTE ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THE ONLY ADVICE I WAS GIVEN WAS TO KEEP CHECKING IN WITH MY DEALERSHIP.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-11
- VIN: WA1KK78R39A
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MAKES A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING AND OVER ANY SMALL BUMPS ON THE ROAD.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-18
- VIN: WA1KK78R59A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-09
- VIN: WA1KK78R39A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL CANNOT GET REPLACEMENT AIRBAG,
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-09
- VIN: WA1KK78R19A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL 16V078, MFR RECALL NUMBER 69N1 TAKING TOO LONG.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-15
- VIN: WA1KK78R39A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE MADE 3 INQUIRIES FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS TO BE MADE ON MY VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD REPEATEDLY FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON WHEN THE REPAIR PARTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSE AND NEEDS BE BE ADDRESSES BEFORE I OR MY PASSENGERS ARE ENDANGERED!
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-28
- VIN: WA1KK78R79A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL . IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS SINCE RECEIVING A NOTICE FROM AUDI NORTH AMERICA RELATING TO THE TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. I PHONED THE DEALERSHIP LAST MONTH AND THEY SAID THEY STILL DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR THIS RECALL. I FEEL AUDI SHOULD BE MORE PROACTIVE IN FIXING THIS ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF IT COULD BE LIFE THREATENING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT AND SEE IF METAL SHARDS WILL GO FLYING THRU ME IN THE EVENT OF AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET BUT I WANT THIS RECALL ISSUE FIXED BY THE DEALER. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-04
- VIN: WA1KK78R19A
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-16
- VIN: WA1KK78R19A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V660000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-01
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI Q5. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND RELEASED FUEL BENEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
2009 Audi Q5 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2009 Audi Q5.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Q5 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2008 AND JUNE 4, 2009. A LEFT AND/OR RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE A-PILLAR TRIM TO BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE SIDEGUARD HEAD PROTECTION AIRBAGS DEPLOY DURING A CRASH.
- Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, A LOOSE TRIM PIECE COULD INJURE THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSPECT THE CLIP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR COVERS AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
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I'm so glad you've been searching for the perfect crossover for you and your wife for a year! The Q5 really caught your eye with its sleek exterior design, and it's great to hear that the interior is comfortable for someone as tall as you. Plus, the Q5 has plenty of power to get you where you need to go. And with a gas mileage of 19 mpg, it's not too shabby either. I hope you're enjoying your new ride after trading in your XC90 Volvo!
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Firstly, I want to share my personal experience with my Q5. I purchased it 3 years ago with 50,000 miles and it now has 110,000 miles. I am happy to say that I have not encountered any major issues with my vehicle. I have only had to replace the brake pads (front and rear) and put new tires on. Despite the mileage, my Q5 still rides like a dream and my family and I absolutely love it. It handles bumps and rough roads with ease, making for a comfortable ride. We are even considering upgrading to a newer model, specifically a 2013 or newer. I have not taken my car to the Audi dealership as I prefer to avoid them. Instead, I had my brakes replaced at a local Belle Tire for half the price the Audi dealer quoted me. I also change my oil at Belle Tire and use Amsoil Oil ONLY in my car. I have noticed that my Q5 runs quieter with this oil than with the oil the Audi dealer uses. Lastly, I have the 3.2 engine which I find to be more solid than the 2.0. I hope this information is helpful to you.
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Congratulations on your new Q5 Premium Plus with Navigation! It sounds like you made a great choice. Although you had to pay MSRP due to its popularity, it's great to hear that Audi is now offering 2.9%, 36 months financing and will make your first 2 payments. That's like 0% financing plus a $500 discount! Your wife must be thrilled with the car's handling and superior interior, not to mention the LED lights and huge side mirrors. While you mentioned that the interior space is relatively small compared to the RX350, it still sounds like the perfect car for your needs.
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My wife is currently driving her second Audi, having previously owned an A4 and now an A6. As for me, I'm the designated SUV driver in the family. I used to drive a 5-year-old Nissan Murano, which was a good value and performed well, but I always envied my wife's Audis. I considered several mid-sized SUVs as a replacement, but none of them compared to the Q5. It drives like a sport sedan, while still providing all the comfort and convenience of an SUV. The size is perfect for navigating downtown and parking spaces, yet it feels very spacious inside.
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I recently traded in my 2004 VW Touareg V8 with 125,000 miles and I am absolutely loving my new car! It has a sports car feel with the high ride of an SUV, making it a dream to drive. The interior is simply elegant, with Cinnamon brown leather and a deep blue exterior. I opted for the premium plus with Navigation and 19inch wheels, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. While I was considering the Volvo XC60, I ultimately chose the Audi because of its cool MMI system. The Volvo's nav felt very old school and clunky in comparison. The only downside to this car is that when the back seats fold down, there is a gap across the cargo area that a dog's feet could get caught in. Additionally, the MMI phone system is a dial rather than buttons, which can be a bit of a pain when plugging in for voicemail. Overall, I am thrilled with my new car and would highly recommend it!
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Dante Little 2024-09-11
The car looks great and is enjoyable to drive at high speeds. However, there have been some issues with the transmission technology, which is still relatively new. Unfortunately, Audi has not yet fully resolved these issues, and some customers, including myself, have experienced problems with the transmission. Despite their efforts to fix the issue, including replacing the mechatronics, the problem persists. As a customer, I find this situation unacceptable.