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Audi Q5
Model Overview
The Audi Q5 was the brand's first mainstream luxury crossover, a compact that appeals to a wider audience than the full-size Q7. The Q5 has established itself as one of the most recognizable models in its class thanks to modern styling that has evolved gradually since its 2009 introduction. The handsome exterior is backed up by a thoroughly modern cabin, while Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive is a reassuring presence in wintry driving.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
10
Owner Reviews
Graham007
A really nice car
March 18, 2018
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Overall Score
I love Audis. I've had an A3, and A4, and a Q5. I've loved them all. But the Q5 is really special. It sits higher so you can see all the traffic all around you. It's powerful, quiet, smooth, and handles the road like nothing else. I've always wondered about how the Q7 would be, but it just looks too big.
Last Christmas I had the opportunity to drive another car, a BMW rear-wheel drive and I just thought, wow!, it just doesn't handle nearly as nicely as the Audi Q5. In Canada, where we have some pretty bad snowstorms, handling is so important.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-209
Recall date
2024-04-03
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69GU
Units Affected:
21
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated.
Note: This problem would cause a yellow airbag warning light to turn on in the instrument panel.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module.
Recall number
2023-659
Recall date
2023-12-13
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
93U6 / 93U8
Units Affected:
12,469
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the plug for the 220 V compact vehicle charging cable could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the cable could overheat while charging.
Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
Wiring that overheats could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the vehicle charging cable. For unsold vehicles, the dealer will remove the charging cable before they are delivered to consumers.
Recall number
2022-576
Recall date
2022-10-07
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13i4 / 13i5
Units Affected:
9,697
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connecting rod bearings may become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or an oil leak could occur.
Safety Risk:
An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power, which could increase the risk of a crash. An oil leak could create the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an engine inspection test. The engine will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2022-565
Recall date
2022-10-05
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
91DZ
Units Affected:
19,006
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.
Recall number
2022-455
Recall date
2022-08-03
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
55M6
Units Affected:
6
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On a small number of Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback models, the rear hatch lid may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the latch could break or detach in a crash and allow the rear hatch to deform more than it is designed to.
Safety Risk:
A rear hatch that deforms too much during a crash could lead to an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear hatch lid.
Recall number
2021-642
Recall date
2021-10-20
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
91CR
Units Affected:
473
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a delay before the rearview camera image appears. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display within 2 seconds of shifting the transmission into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera that is slow to turn on could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the vehicle infotainment unit parameters.
Recall number
2021-486
Recall date
2021-08-04
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69CS
Units Affected:
7,198
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2021-249
Recall date
2021-04-26
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,396
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk:
Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear trailing arm lock nuts. If necessary, the associated bolt(s) will be replaced as well.
Recall number
2020-392
Recall date
2020-08-26
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
72K8 / 72K9 / 72L1
Units Affected:
3,022
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, parts of front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move.
Safety Risk:
A seatback that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver and passenger front seats. The seatback frames will be replaced, as necessary.
Recall number
2020-101
Recall date
2020-03-16
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47Q1
Units Affected:
293
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear brake calipers may not have been built correctly. This could cause an increase in brake pedal travel and result in reduced brake performance.
Safety Risk:
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear brake calipers.
Recall number
2019-520
Recall date
2019-10-16
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
66K8
Units Affected:
30,567
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the cover trim for the rear wheel arches may become loose. This could cause the trim to detach while driving.
Safety Risk:
Trim that completely detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the four clips that secure the forward part of the rear wheel arch trims.
Recall number
2019-307
Recall date
2019-06-19
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
90N1
Units Affected:
5
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
In a crash where the passenger-front airbag deploys, the instrument panel structure may break. This could cause damage to the airbag and cause it not to inflate properly.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the instrument panel and the passenger-front airbag.
Recall number
2019-265
Recall date
2019-06-05
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
66K6 / 66K7
Units Affected:
22,221
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the cover trim for the wheel arches may become loose. This could cause the trim to detach while driving.
Safety Risk:
Trim that completely detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to secure each wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut.
Recall number
2019-173
Recall date
2019-04-08
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47O9
Units Affected:
1,758
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Some vehicles were built with an incorrect brake master cylinder. The master cylinder may be too short, which could cause it to fail. This could cause a complete loss of braking (with the exception of the emergency/parking brake function).
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the brake master cylinder. If your vehicle is equipped with the incorrect part, it will be replaced with the correct one.
Recall number
2018-635
Recall date
2018-11-19
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20BJ
Units Affected:
113
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
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). This is because replacement fuel pump flanges were not available at the time of repair (the butyl tape was used an interim repair). If the fuel pump flange is not replaced, a fuel leak could still occur. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace fuel pump flange and reapply the protective butyl tape.
Recall number
2018-292
Recall date
2018-06-01
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47N8 / 47N9 / 47N6
Units Affected:
5,120
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the front or rear brakes as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop driving their vehicle until the defect has been repaired. Affected owners should call Volkswagen's Roadside Assistance number at 1-800-411-6688.
Recall number
2018-174
Recall date
2018-04-11
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19N4 / 19O2
Units Affected:
47,704
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the electric coolant pump could experience a short circuit and/or overheat. A short circuit or overheating of the pump could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will unplug the electric coolant pump and update the coolant pump software to mitigate the risk of fire as an interim measure. When parts become available, dealers will replace the electric coolant pump, and install an updated coolant pump software.
Recall number
2018-059
Recall date
2018-01-30
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69R6
Units Affected:
26,340
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
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. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: For the Audi A4, S4, A5 and S5 models, this campaign only affects the Cabriolet versions of these models. Also to Note: This recall supersedes the Audi brand vehicles subject to recall 2016-064 (Audi Recall 69N1) and 2016-065 (69N2). Audi brand vehicles completed under the previous 2016-064 and 2016-065 recalls require repair under this recall, as the previous recall remedy was an interim repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with final repair parts.
Recall number
2017-483
Recall date
2017-10-06
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
80C5 / 80C6
Units Affected:
37,066
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the contacts within the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater could corrode. This could cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to overheat and melt. If the wires were to melt, it could lead to an open circuit and/or overheating, which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update vehicle software as necessary.
Recall number
2017-243
Recall date
2017-05-04
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20Z8
Units Affected:
35,575
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
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. Correction: Dealers will apply a butyl protective film to the fuel pump flange. If cracks are present, the fuel pump flange will be replaced. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2016-443.
Recall number
2017-003
Recall date
2017-01-04
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69P1
Units Affected:
36,349
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the water drainage system of the panoramic sunroof becomes damaged or impaired (such as during a repair), water could enter the side head curtain airbag canister. Due to a foam that is touching the airbag inflator, moisture could cause corrosion on the airbag inflator over time. If this happens, the airbag canister could be weakened. This could cause the airbag canister to fracture without airbag deployment and allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for evidence of water ingress, examine the drainage system, disassemble the headliner and trim, remove foam and inspect the side head curtain airbag canister for relevant corrosion. In cases where light surface corrosion is found, a wax will be applied to the inflator. In cases of more than light surface corrosion, the inflator will be replaced after a robustness check.
Recall number
2017-002
Recall date
2017-01-04
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19M1
Units Affected:
47,704
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the coolant pump could become blocked by debris from the cooling system. This could lead to the pump overheating and could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software which deactivates the power supply to the coolant pump if the pump becomes blocked with debris. The driver will be notified of the blocked coolant pump through the illumination of the Electronic Power Control (EPC) lamp.
Recall number
2016-443
Recall date
2016-09-09
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20W9
Units Affected:
20,109
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
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. Correction: Dealers will apply a butyl protective film to the fuel pump flange. If cracks are present, the fuel pump flange will be replaced.
Recall number
2016-246
Recall date
2016-05-24
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69O1
Units Affected:
989
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a power supply component within the airbag control unit may corrode and cause the unit to fail. If the airbag control unit were to fail, the airbag light would illuminate in the vehicle’s instrument panel, and safety systems such as seat belt pretensioners and airbags could be affected and may not deploy in the event of a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected airbag control module.
Recall number
2016-064
Recall date
2016-02-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69M9 / 69N1
Units Affected:
64,660
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator. Note: This campaign only affects the Audi A5 and Audi S5 Cabriolet models.
Recall number
2016-041
Recall date
2016-01-27
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69L9 / 69M1
Units Affected:
218
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver and/or right front passenger seat-mounted airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of either of the seat-mounted airbags to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected driver and/or passenger seat side airbag modules with new production modules.
Recall number
2012-190
Recall date
2012-06-27
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
60B2/L3
Units Affected:
1,793
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front sunroof may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail during very cold weather conditions. Sunroof glass panel breakage, while the vehicle is in motion, could cause driver distraction, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Additionally, broken glass inside the vehicle poses a risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the front sunroof glass panel.
Recall number
2009-351
Recall date
2009-12-15
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
70D4/J6
Units Affected:
668
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a left and/or right A-Pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly. This may allow the trim to come loose in a crash where the head protection airbags would deploy. If this happens, it could increase the risk personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the clips in the middle A-pillar covers.
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